Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday announced introduction of a “track and trace system” for coronavirus cases throughout the country with the Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) help.
He was speaking to social media influencers and journalists in Islamabad.
“The system will help in identifying areas where there were numerous coronavirus cases. We will lock down those areas where there are active coronavirus cases whereas business in other areas will be kept open,” he said.
PM said that no foreign country or global organisation had lent Pakistan money. “Our reserves have gone down, taxes have decreased and businesses have closed,” he said, adding that Pakistan was facing severe hardships. He said that the government wants to promote telemedicine and teleducation in the country.
Reiterating his support for a partial lockdown, PM Imran said that a complete shutdown of the country’s businesses and economic activities will give rise to unemployment.
“The coronavirus is proving to be a test for the whole world,” he said. “India, Bangladesh and countries in Africa are riddled with problems. We should not close businesses under the lockdown,” he said. “We cannot say how long the coronavirus will last,” he added.
Govt to ‘trace and track’ with ISI’s help
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