PM Imran Khan emphasizes public' role to curb coronavirus by adopting precautionary measures.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasized the pivotal role of public in curbing the spread of coronavirus across the country by adopting precautionary measures.

He was chairing a review meeting on corona situation in Islamabad on Monday. The Prime Minister said the government on the basis of latest estimates is taking all out steps to protect the people from the killer disease.

Expressing satisfaction on the meeting of needs of protective clothing and kits in the country, Imran Khan directed the local leadership to review the COVID-19 facilities in hospitals in their respective areas in cooperation with the administration and also play a vibrant role in ensuring people's cooperation in following the SOPs.

The Prime Minister said the provinces have been issued directions for smart lockdowns in the affected areas. Steps should be taken while keeping in view the ground realities so that a balance is created between precautionary measures and economic activities in the upcoming difficult weeks.

The Prime Minister while taking notice of the difficulties in the availability of some medicines and injections used by COVID-19 patients directed the Chairman NDMA to ensure their...