Authorities to take legal action against those found involved in violations of SOPs against coronavirus: Usman Buzdar.

LAHORE -- Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Ahmed Khan Buzdar announced on Sunday that the authorities will take legal action against those found involved in violations of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) against coronavirus.

CM Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said that the provincial government is adopting policies to cope with the pandemic under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The federal government took uniform decisions after consulting all stakeholders without wasting time, added Buzdar.

'We have to strictly follow the precautionary measures to curb the spread of coronavirus and the provincial government will take necessary steps to secure the lives of its citizens.'

'Legal action will be taken against the violators of SOPs. The government is focused to prevent the nationals from facing financial crisis and the pandemic at the same time. Those launching criticism against the effective strategies of the government are completely unaware of the ground realities.'

The chief minister censured the opposition leaders over politicising the issue of the pandemic which was tantamount to risking the lives of nationals.

He appealed the...