NCOC DG briefs PM Imran, COAS Bajwa over pandemic response, Covid management strategy

NCOC Director General Maj General Asif Mahmood Goraya apprised the forum of the latest Covid-19 situation, measures in place to contain the spread of the disease, vaccine administration efforts, and the future Covid-19 management strategy, according to a statement issued by the NCOC.

In his remarks, Prime Minister Imran "appreciated the efforts of NCOC and all federating units for [a] synergised response during [the] pandemic for ensuring the safety and well-being of the people of Pakistan".

PM Imran Khan visited NCOC today. Federal Minister and Chairman NCOC @Asad_Umar, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa were there with him too. pic.twitter.com/tbC7yHkl9K

— PTI (@PTIofficial) October 18, 2021

He directed all stakeholders to maximise their efforts for the mandatory vaccination drive and enforcement of the requisite non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), the statement said.

Later, the premier presented an NCOC memento to Lt Gen Hamooduz Zaman Khan on his retirement. He was recognised for his "outstanding services" as the national coordinator at the NCOC and for playing "an instrumental role in the nation’s fight against Covid 19 through flawless management of resources and seamless coordination among all stakeholders".

Later the Prime Minister presented NCOC memento to Lieutenant General Hamood Uz Zaman Khan, on his retirement, for outstanding services rendered as National Coordinator at NCOC playing an instrumental role in the nation’s fight against Covid 19 through flawless management of resources and seamless coordination among all stakeholders.

In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, Minister for Planning Asad Umar said, “Today we bid farewell to Lt. Gen Humood uz Zaman, National Coordinator NCOC.

He is retiring from service after a distinguished career in Pak Army spanning more than 3 decades.

"For me he was the best co pilot i could have asked for in facing the daunting challenge posed by COVID.”