Pakistan confirms 1102 coronavirus cases

F.P. report

LAHORE: Pakistan on Thursday has reported eight deaths from novel coronavirus while the total number of cases have surged to 1102 as 417 patients have been tested positive for the epidemic in Sindh, 131 in Balochistan, 323 in Punjab, 121 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 84 in Gilgit-Baltistan, 25 in Islamabad and one in Azad Kashmir.

According to details, total number of patients who have recovered is 21.

We have to be well-prepared before imposing curfew: PM Imran

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan said that we have to be well-prepared before imposing curfew in the country for the prevention of deadly coronavirus.

While addressing the meeting of parliamentary leaders via video link, the premier said that we would not be able to provide food to the people at their houses due to lack of resources. Decisions taken in fear and anxiety never prove to be right, he added.

PM Imran requested the leaders of all political parties and people of Pakistan to jointly fight against the coronavirus. Will soon announce program for volunteers, he asserted.

Federal, provincial govts tight measures to curb coronavirus

Federation and all the provincial governments have tightened the measures to curb the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

The partial lockdown across the country has continued and security personnel are performing their duties for the safety of the people.

PM Imran announces Rs200 billion economic package, cuts petrol price by Rs15

In an effort to provide economic relief to the already suffering people amid coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a major cut in fuel prices and a package of Rs200 billion for the poor people.

Talking to senior media persons in Islamabad, he said that the government will help the poor in difficult times, adding that the impression of a lockdown is being given in the country.