Shehbaz Sharif playing dirty game amid coronavirus crisis: Dr Firdous

She urged the opposition to join hands with government in its endeavour to contain coronavirus

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday while criticising the leader of opposition in national assembly said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif has started a dirty game amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday after federal cabinet meeting, she urged the opposition to avoid politicizing the current situation and join hands with government in its endeavour to contain coronavirus.

The special assiatant said that the government will welcome suggestions and proposals by the opposition in this regard.

Dr Firdous said the PML-N president criticizes government to keep himself alive, adding, “he must avoid his corona-affected thinking.”

“The negative behaviour of the opposition leader is weakening government’s efforts,” she said adding Shehbaz should quarantine his thinking and give positive proposals.

The special assistant went on to say that Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked Pakistan Rangers to remove all hurdles in smooth flow of food goods transportation across the country.

The Special Assistant said the Labour Ministry has been directed to prepare a strategy of complete registration of Labour class in consultation with all provinces to ensure their social, health and job security.

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said the Prime Minister also directed to introduce reforms in PIA, FBR, and Pakistan Railways and to promote e-governance.

Terming Sukuk bonds vital for promotion of Islamic Banking, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said the government has decided to issue the bonds for three years duration.

She said the National Coordination Committee s meeting will be held in Islamabad tomorrow to address prevailing situation of flour crisis in the country.