Pandemic heightening with each passing day: Punjab governor

LAHORE: Waleed Dogar from business community and a paints company handed over 1,400 and 1,000 PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), respectively to Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar for doctors and paramedical staff.

Islamia University Bahawalpur Vice-Chancellor handed over Rs 7 million, Punjab University (PU) Rs3 million and University of Education (UoE) Rs 2 million cheques to the governor for Prime Minister Relief Fund.

Ch Sarwar gave away 1,000-kg rice and other ration to PTI MNA Shanila Roth for distribution among the poor families of minority communities. On this occasion, Sarwar Foundation Vice Chairperson Begum Perveen Sarwar was also present.

Later during a meeting with the governor, the vice chancellors of Punjab University, University of Education and Islamia University Bahawalpur presented their respective cheques for Prime Minister Relief Fund.

Talking to the media, Ch Sarwar said that unfortunately, corona pandemic is heightening with each passing day but people are not ready to take this virus serious that will be more dangerous in days to come.

The government will fulfill its responsibilities, however, corona pandemic cannot be controlled until people follow the precautionary and safety measures.

Provision of relief to people affected by corona pandemic is our top most priority for which work is underway for 24 hours, he said and added under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the federal government has given biggest relief package of the history and the poor families are being extended assistance transparently and without any political discrimination through Ehsaas Programme.

Under Punjab development network, we were providing ration to 300,000 families and now we have increased this figure up to 500,000. Those lost their jobs/wages in the corona crisis will not be left alone any cost and we standing with them, while welfare organisations are also playing their active role in this hour of need, he said.

The governor said war against corona is not the war of an individual or party but of 220 million Pakistanis. He said ordinance against hoarders has been promulgated and the hoards and those taking benefit from the masses deserve no leniency and strict action will be taken against them.