Mardan   -  The district administration on Tuesday closed all courts in Mardan after 20 lawyers were tested positive for coronavirus.

The notification issued by the district administration said that in the pursuance of the guidelines of NCOC and report of the district health officer that 20 advocates/counsels out of 141 were found positive, all courts including District and Session Courts, Civil Courts and Revenue Courts as well as Bar Room in Mardan were closed with immediate effect and till further order, in the best public interests.