Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with provincial ministers Raja Basharat, Mian Mahmoodur Rashid and Malik Muhammad Anwar, here Saturday discussed matters regarding implementation on the SOPs formulated to eradicate Covid-19.
The meeting also condoled over the loss of precious human lives in the plane crash and extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families of the victims.
The chief minister said that the Covid-19 has changed the world; therefore, we also have to change our lifestyle. There is a dire need to observe the SOPs on the occasion of Eid. He said that by respecting the demands of devotees, the government has opened the shrines and instructions have been issued to the Auqaf Department to ensure implementation on the SOPs at Darbars and Shrines. He said that devotees should also display discipline besides maintaining social distance, while visiting shrines.
He maintained that strict implementation on safety measures is essential for the prevention of corona. Protection of human lives is the top priority of the government.
In a separate meeting, the CM discussed with health minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid matters regarding measures taken to deal with Covid-19.
The chief minister, while giving instructions about the effective implementation on SOPs devised to deal with coronavirus, said that the people's support and cooperation is utmost important to eradicate the spread of Coronavirus. He said that government's efforts can only prove to be fruitful when citizens strictly follow the SOPs.
Usman Buzdar maintained that no one can say when Corona will end; no one can give a final opinion. The government is fighting this war against corona with patience and foresightedness as the brave nations find better ways in their time of trials. He said that start of train and transport service is reviving the economic activities but following preventive measures are very important. He said that we have to change our way of living and approach.
Dr Yasmin Rashid briefed Chief Minister about the steps being taken for the prevention of corona and treatment facilities.
Moreover, the CM made a telephonic contact with president Bank of Punjab Zafar Masood, who was injured in a plane crash in Karachi, and inquired about his health. Usman Buzdar prayed for his speedy recovery and expressed best wishes. The CM said that Karachi plane crash is a national tragedy and every heart is saddened and eye is tearful over this tragic incident. The government equally shares the grief of the bereaved families and our sympathies are with them, he said.