Imran Khan reaches Quetta, ensures all possible assistance to province
Imran Khan while addressing the provincial cabinet said that the government was closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan. He said that he is keeping an eye on developed countries where extraordinary measures have been taken to stem the spread of COVID-19. PM Khan also realizes that Pakistan’s societal and economic fabric needs different measures than that of developed countries. Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Baluchistan on Thursday and addressed the provincial cabinet in Quetta.
In his address to the provincial cabinet and members of the parliament, PM Imran said the coronavirus has become a challenge for the entire world including Pakistan. Imran Khan said further, “We will fight as a nation against the coronavirus pandemic that has grappled almost the entire world,” he added, sharing his apprehensions that the situation could worsen in the coming months. However, he noted that the government was closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and keeping an eye on global dynamics where developed countries such as the US, China, and most parts of Europe have taken measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. PM Imran, pertaining to coronavirus, said it was fortunate that there is no serious case in the province till now. However, Balochistan might economically suffer most due to the lockdown.
Medical and other necessary supplies ensured by PM Khan “We will offer all possible assistance to the government of Balochistan in tackling the coronavirus. We will provide all resources to Balochistan,” Imran Khan said.