PM Imran directs to operationalize Corona Tigers Force from Monday
Usman Dar briefed the PM about functionality and responsibilities process of Tigers Force.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed to operationalize the Prime Minister COVID-19 Tigers Force across the country from Monday.
The directions were given during a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation Sania Nishtar and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar in Islamabad.
The prime minister said he, himself, will address to youth registered with the Tigers Force on social media platforms.
Speaking on the occasion, Usman Dar briefed the prime minister about functionality, responsibilities and registration process of the Tigers Force.
He also briefed the prime minister about operational preparedness and successful test run of tigers force in Sialkot.
The members of Prime Ministers COVID-19 Tigers Force will identify unemployed labourers across the country, who will be given financial assistance under Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme.
The members will also perform duties at various locations, including mosques, utility stores and Quarantine centers across the country.
Earlier today, while briefing media in Islamabad on Thursday, Usman Dar said that Tiger Force will start work next week in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said that safety equipment to be provided to Youth work in Tiger force. Tiger Force will look various affairs during lockdown in the country. He said Tiger force will enforce social distance in Utility Stories.
Usman Dar said the Youth of Tiger Force will ensure SOPs outside mosques in the country.
The Tiger Force will also assist various institutions to combat COVID-19. He said about ten lac Youth registered themselves in Tiger Force.
The special advisor said that developed countries are also facing challenges due to lock down amid coronavirus. He expressed the hope that youth will fulfill their responsibility to overcome the looming challenges in the shape of pandemic.
