Lahore (Staff Report/Agencies): Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the nation to strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to curb spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
Talking to media here on Wednesday evening, PM Khan appealed the people to act responsibly and wear masks as it is the “easiest precaution one can take”.
The premier said with the blessing of Almighty Allah, the nation not only successfully overcame economic problems, but also contained spread of the Coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic. All this happened due to the complete support from the people, especially, Ulema, the premier added.
The PM said the government has decided not to close factories and other sources of earning in order to save people from COVID-19 and the hunger.
Responding to a question, the PM said we have postponed our public rallies to avoid spread of the contagion, adding that the government will not allow anyone, including the opposition, to endanger people’s lives by holding public rallies.