Pakistan
PM Khan says corrupt junta always ruined societies, countries
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday urged the nation to fully follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ward off the impending threat of the most contagious COVID-Delta variant.
PM was responding to phone calls of the general public in the live TV Programme "Aapka Wazir-e-Azam Aap Ke Saath."
Before taking phone calls, the Prime Minister urged the common people to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures, especially wearing of face masks, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 4th.
Imran Khan said that after witnessing the situation across the globe, it was observed that the Delta variant was proving more lethal due to its fast spread.
He said that the 4th wave contains the Indian variant of COVID-19 pandemic is very lethal as it spreads at a fast pace.
He said 60 to 70 per cent spread of the contagion can be controlled by wearing face masks at crowded places.
The Prime Minister said, so far, 30 million people have been vaccinated and the government is making vigorous efforts to get the rest of the population immunized at the earliest.
He said the government will ensure that there is no dearth of the vaccine in the country. He, however, made it clear that the government would continue its strategy of smart lockdown instead of going for imposing blanket lockdown to protect the economy and employment of the people.
Replying to a caller, Imran Khan said Ehsaas Program is being expanded and data of entire Pakistan has been compiled for the purpose and direct subsidy would be provided to 40 per cent people by December this year.
To a caller, he said the due focus will be given to promote sports culture in the country in the next two years of his government.
Responding to a call made by renowned journalist Habib Akram, the Prime Minister said the government believes in freedom of expression as constructive criticism is a blessing for a vibrant society.
Talking about the adverse impact of climate change, he advised people to plant at least one sapling in this monsoon season.
The Prime Minister said the government has launched the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami project to provide a healthy environment to our future generations.
Imran Khan said no attention was given to prepare master plans of cities; instead, we ruined the only planned city of Pakistan, the federal capital of the country.
He said now we are focusing on vertical construction to protect the environment and to contain the unplanned spread of cities.
Prime Minister said the idea of Ravi Urban City is aimed at protecting the River Ravi and green areas.
He said the government is working on setting up three treatment plants to provide clean water to the residents of Lahore.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has been regularly interacting with the public through this programme in which people raise their issues and give suggestions.
The people can participate in the programme on landline no: 051-9224900.