Sindh Cabinet approves "Corona Ordinance" to facilitate masses

• As part of the new ordinance, school owners will be directed to reduce fees by 20 percent.
• Under the ordinance, employers in private sector will not be able to sack or terminate their employees.
• It will be mandatory for power companies to reduce electricity bills in stages.

(Karachi) In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Sindh Cabinet approved "Corona Ordinance", media reported on Monday. The ordinance will now be sent to governor for approval.

As part of the new ordinance, it will be mandatory for school owners to reduce fees by 20 percent. Besides, the rent of the houses will also be decreased.

Similarly, under the ordinance it has been mandatory that employers in private sector will not be able to sack or terminate their employees. In addition, the employers will also be liable to pay salaries to their employees on time.It will also be mandatory for power companies to reduce electricity bills in stages.

The "Corona Ordinance" has been introduced to provide relief to the masses as the country is facing economic crisis. The ordinance aims to guarantee job satisfaction to people and facilitate the poor segments of the society worst hit by the pandemic.