Govt decides to unite all political parties in fight against coronavirus

Last updated on: 20 March,2020 11:30 am

Govt decides to unite all political parties in fight against coronavirus

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday has decided to unite all the political parties in fight against deadly coronavirus. According to detail, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has been tasked to contact all the political parties and brief them over government’s steps regarding coronavirus prevention.

The parliamentary committee that will include members from both government and opposition will also put forward suggestions after review.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has appreciated political leaders for supporting national narrative on coronavirus.

We have to counter the challenge of coronavirus with unity and by keeping aside differences, he added.  

Earlier, Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while declaring novel coronavirus a serious problem said that there is no need to point scoring on the issue.

He said that the Sindh government is trying hard to combat against the deadly coronavirus. We all have to fight the virus and stand united in this critical time, he added.

Vice-president Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that coronavirus needs to be tackled on all levels. she said that along with taking precautionary measures and following medical guidelines, we should also pray to Almighty Allah in this hour of trial.