Fayaz Chohan urges people to cooperate with govt in fight against Covid-19.

LAHORE -- Punjab Information Minister Fayazul Hassan Chohan on Sunday appealed people of Punjab to cooperate with the provincial government in fight against novel coronavirus, media reported.

Talking to media, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader said that Punjab government is taking all concrete measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the province.

'Punjab government has decided to waive off taxes amounting to 18 billion rupees,' said Chohan adding that the govt will distribute 4000 rupees among 2.5 million families across the province.

He said that Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has allocated Rs 10 billion for poor people affected by lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Saturday announced a one-month additional salary for health professionals.

Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Usman...

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