NCOC Sets Rules For Operating Cattle Markets Across The Country

The National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) has announced on Monday that the cattle market will only be allowed to operate between 6 am to 7 pm. Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning and NCOC has taken the decision.

 “The movement of cattle and people between villages and cities increases the risk of the virus spreading,” the minister noted acknowledging that it was necessary to manage the markets ina more organized way.

He reported that there are 700 cattle markets across the country. The size of the market is smaller and the number of people coming to the market will also be limited.

No cattle market has been allowed inside the mainstream cities.

The meeting reviewed the management of cattle markets and standard operating procedures (SOPs), which have been provided to all relevant departments. No cattle markets will be allowed inside cities, the meeting further decided.

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 “Smart lockdown is in place in 321 locations across the country,” he said.

He said that NCOC was also able to identify the hotspots in three major cities.

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