Centre fighting Sindh instead of Covid-19: Bilawal.

Byline: Imran Ayub

KARACHI -- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned on Sunday that the coronavirus pandemic had turned the country's situation into a worrisome one, accusing the PTI-led federal government of fighting the Sindh government instead of Covid-19.

Sharing his thoughts during a meeting with a delegation led by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, the PPP chairman cautioned against any miscalculation at this crucial hour. Health Minister Dr Azra Pehchuho, CEO of Indus Hospital Dr Abdul Bari Khan and Aga Khan University Hospital's Dr Faisal Mahmood accompanied the chief minister.

'PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the rising number of deaths due to coronavirus in Pakistan is very alarming for governments. The pandemic has turned the country's situation into a very worrisome one,' said a statement issued by Bilawal House after the meeting.

'The PPP chairman was briefed about the coordinated steps taken by the Sindh government in its continuous fight against coronavirus. Mr Bhutto-Zardari said timely action by the Sindh government generated a series of activities in the country which led to taking important steps against this contagious disease,' added the statement.

Terms rising number of deaths in Pakistan very alarming

The PPP chairman pointed out that the world was appreciative of the Sindh government's efforts to protect its citizens, but the PTI-led federal government was fighting it instead of the coronavirus, said the statement.

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