Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that decision to implement lockdown was provincial government’s own prerogative.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today (Monday), Firdous Awan has said all the provinces can summon Pakistan army if the need arises.
Firdous Awan asserted that at this time there are civil armed forces personnel deployed at eight airports of the country.
Commenting on Sindh government’s decision of lockdown, Firdous Awan said that the centre does not agree with the Sindh government’s implementation of a province-wide lockdown.
She further said that in the centre’s interpretation, a lockdown means utilizing the services of law enforcement agencies to ensure people stay in their homes.
The Special Assistant said that varying opinions have emerged over the matter of locking down and its implementation.
She said that the federal government would overcome the issue of the coronavirus outbreak with the help of people of Pakistan.
Referring to Pakistan Day, Firdous Awan said that March 23 is a day entwined with the concept of solidarity.
Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the nation over the rising coronavirus tally across the country, which as of Monday has crossed 800 cases.
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