Pakistan on Wednesday announced it is completely lifting the coronavirus restrictions, allowing all commercial activities across the country to operate normally and reopening public places, despite the country still reporting over 1,000 virus cases daily.

Axar.az reports that the time-limit for shopping centers, markets, and amusement parks has been lifted with immediate effect, whereas indoor dining and wedding ceremonies will be permitted from March 15, according to a statement from the National Command and Operation Center, which monitors the country's anti-virus strategy.

Cinemas and shrines will also reopen with “stringent COVID-19 safety precautions” from March 15.

The condition of 50% work from home has also been removed forthwith.

“Wearing of a mask, social distancing, and smart lockdowns will continue,” the statement said.

The decisions, the statement said, can be reviewed whenever deemed necessary.

The long-pending local bodies elections might be planned by the Election Commission by the end of May or early June, it added.