PM Imran Khan to take nation in confidence on coronavirus today

Last updated on: 30 March,2020 10:18 pm

Imran Khan said he will put a comprehensive road map in front of the nation

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation today (Monday) regarding the situation caused by the outbreak of deadly coronavirus.

While briefing media persons about PTI’s Core Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister in Islamabad, Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said Prime Minister Imran Khan will also announce a comprehensive roadmap to ensure uninterrupted food supplies across the country.

She said the Prime Minister renewed his pledge to ensure delivery of ration and food supplies to deserving poor families across the country at their doorsteps.

The Special Assistant said due to ongoing lockdown to prevent spread of coronavirus, national economy is being affected and chain of daily use items has slowed down.

She said the Prime Minister advised Minister for National Food Security to ensure availability of food items, including flour.

Firdous Ashiq Awan said there is no shortage of edible items in the country and the committee expressed the resolve to treat hoarders and profiteers with an iron hand.