PM likely to address nation today over COVID-19 situation

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minsiter Imran Khan will likely to address the nation today (Monday) to take it into confidence regarding the coronavirus situation. He is expected to address the situation on Eid in light of the coronavirus situation and the general situation in the country. According to the Prime Minister House, the premier will take advice from experts before his address. According to the sources, the prime minister will address the nation after chairing an important meeting over COVID-19 and highlight the federal government’s effective planning against the pandemic. Imran Khan will talk about the popularity of smart lockdown across the world. The meeting will finalize the strategy to implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) during Eid-ul-Azha. Briefings will be given regarding the coronavirus situation in the provinces and the government’s steps to counter the epidemic. He has also called Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar, the NDMA chairman and other officials for a meeting at 3pm. They will devise an Eid plan. He will also be briefed on the new coronavirus cases in Pakistan and the spread of the virus.