ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed all stakeholders to ensure the balance between the measures taken to control COVID-19 and the livelihood of the people.
It
was decided’ that a complete lockdown would not be implemented in the country
despite the onset of the second wave of the virus and the increase in
infections. The Prime Minister has specifically directed the hospital to make
arrangements for care so that there is an increase in the number of cases of
Covid 19, especially important care equipment.
In
this context, he chaired a meeting of the National Coordinating Committee (NCC)
at Cove 19. Federal ministers and senior officials attended the meeting while
the chief ministers participated through video link.
The
Prime Minister directed the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) to
work out a plan of action for the future in consultation with all stakeholders
and issue necessary instructions. The NCOC informed about the current Covid 19
situation and patterns of disease spread and increased the positive ratio.
The
Prime Minister appreciated the efforts made by the NCOC and all stakeholders
for public safety and health. The NCC has recently endorsed the NCOC's
initiatives, including the implementation of the decision to wear facemasks,
the reduction of markets, restaurants, wedding halls and the implementation of
smart lockdown is.
Separately,
Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired another meeting and directed Federal Minister
for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhr Imam to formulate an action
plan for immediate supply of flour across the country. He directed the Minister
to consult the provincial governments, flourmills association and other
concerned persons.
In
this regard, a committee headed by the Federal Minister for National Food
Security was’ formed. To this end, the Prime Minister chaired a review meeting
on commodity prices here.
The
meeting considered various proposals to ensure that daily necessities are
provided’ at reasonable prices. Usman Dar, Special Assistant for Youth Affairs,
with the help of Tiger Force volunteers, presented a ground-based report on the
prices of daily necessities.
The
Prime Minister appreciated the services of the Tiger Force volunteers. The
Prime Minister directed that a mechanism be put’ in place to stabilize wheat
prices across the country and provide direct subsidy on flour to those living
below the poverty line.
He
said that there was no shortage of food items in the country but effective and
practical steps should be taken to maintain stability in the prices of
essential commodities especially flour and wheat.
The
meeting was informed’ that 368 convenience bazaars have been set up in Punjab
province, where a 20 kg bag of flour was being sold for Rs. 840. The Prime
Minister directed the provincial governments to take indiscriminate action
against profiteers and hoarders in collaboration with the district
administration.
The
meeting was informed’ that more than 8000 tons of wheat are being released daily
by Sindh province. The Prime Minister directed the Punjab Government to ensure the availability of flour at the outlets of Utility Stores Corporation as required.
Federal
Minister for Industries and Production Hamad Azhar informed the meeting that one-lakh
tonnes of sugar has reached Karachi, out of which 25,000 tonnes have been
procured’ by the Utility Stores Corporation and 75,000 tonnes by Punjab
government.
The
Minister informed the meeting that the crushing season of sugarcane in Punjab
would start from November 10 after which the prices of sugar would come down
significantly, but this process would start from November 30 in Sindh province.
Addition
of APP: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Hussain Chaudhry met Prime
Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday and briefed him about the affairs of the
ministry. The current political situation in the country was also discussed’
during the meeting.
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