Balochistan chief minister Jam Kamal Khan speaking to the media in Sibi. PHOTO: EXPRESS
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal on Wednesday mentioned the provincial authorities has determined to supply a ration bundle to every division. “The provincial government is forming a policy with the Department of Social Welfare and Labor for the supply of ration so that the poor working class does not suffer.”
Whereas chatting with the media throughout a someday go to to Sibi, he mentioned coronavirus just isn’t solely an issue in Balochistan however the whole nation and the remainder of the world. “I am visiting various districts of Balochistan, so that precautionary measures are taken to address the virus concerns. It is a pandemic sweeping the globe, not just a Pakistan problem. Europe is witnessing so many deaths because there are not enough hospitals to cope with the patient surge,” he added.
The provincial chief government went on to say that the provincial authorities is making an attempt to forestall the unfold of coronavirus in Balochistan on an emergency foundation. “People should stay indoors for ten days in order to safeguard themselves against the deadly virus. The district administration should take strict measures to control price in their districts.”
CM Kamal visited the isolation wards and quarantine facilities established within the Divisional Headquarter Hospital. On this event, Commissioner Sibi Division Syed Faisal Agha briefed the chief minister on the association of isolation wards and quarantine facilities. The docs and medical employees apprised the CM of their issues and had been assured that they are going to be resolved instantly.
“The government is taking measures to deal with the virus on an emergency basis. This virus is an outbreak that has no cure yet. We need to take precautionary measures to prevent it. The more time you spend in your homes, the more you can avoid the spread of this virus,” he added.
The CM mentioned that precautionary measures will halt the outbreak of coronavirus. “The fact that the disease spreads does not necessarily mean that humans are exposed to it. The entire administration and the health department are working day and night to prevent the virus.”
“We should not wait for the team from Quetta to come to our aid. We have to prepare ourselves,” he mentioned, including that inflation and hoarding takes place in such conditions. “Our people either stock up or raise their prices. We have instructed the Civil Administration to take stern action against profiteering.”
The chief minister added that the time for procurement of wheat has are available throughout Pakistan and the Balochistan authorities has ready forward of time. “The government will be ready and will take steps to fix the rates through a mechanism so that the common man will not have to face problems. The provincial government has also set up a fund which will help the people through welfare department. Ration package will be provided at each division level.”
Revealed in The Specific Tribune, March 26th, 2020.