PM Imran urges nation not to be afraid of coronavirus
Imran Khan stressed the need to sensitize masses on the seriousness of the issue
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – After the increasing novel coronavirus cases in the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the nation not to be afraid of virus, but we have to confront this problem with unity.
Presiding over a meeting of National Coordination Committee on Coronavirus, the prime minister said the spread of coronavirus could be contained effectively if people voluntarily take precautionary measures without getting panicked, adding that the government realized the severity of the problem and all out steps would be taken in this regard.
Imran Khan stressed the need to sensitize masses on the seriousness of the issue and create public awareness on the precautionary measures.
I will also address the nation on the issue,” the prime minister said and added Pakistani nation had bravely faced every ordeal in the past and God willing, the coronavirus would also be tackled through national joint efforts.
PM Khan reiterated his call for the people not to get panicked rather brave the issue with a national spirit.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Nurul Haq Qadri, Interior Minister Brigadier (Retd) Ijaz Shah, Finance Advisor Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, special assistants to prime minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Dr Moeed Yousuf, Dr Zafar Mirza, Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari and other committee members.
The provincial chief ministers participated in the meeting through video link which discussed the progress on the implementation of the decisions taken by the National Security Committee, the challenges and the future strategy.
The chief ministers apprised the meeting on the measures being taken by their respective governments.
