PM Imran lauds NCOC’s efforts on completion of 100 days

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Saturday) has visited the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in Islamabad to mark the completion of 100 days of its establishment.

Federal Ministers, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and high-ranking officials were present at the occasion. Provinces were also represented via video link in the meeting.

The Prime Minister lauded the efforts of NCOC in putting up a robust response to the ongoing pandemic and ensuring coordinated actions throughout the country.

PM Imran also appreciated the resilience and adaptability of the nation to adjust to the new normal by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and face the challenge as one nation.

The premier also paid tribute to the paramedical staff, including doctors and nurses, from all the provinces working as frontline workers in the battle against coronavirus pandemic.

PM Imran directed the concerned authorities to ensure strict implementation of SOPs to contain the coronavirus outbreak during Eid-ul-Azha.

He further directed the authorities to undertake all required administrative actions to implement the strategy of smart lockdown and continue the mass awareness campaigns.

On the occasion, the premier was briefed in detail about the current situation and the pattern analysis of COVID-19 spread. It was highlighted that as per IMF World Economic Outlook, Pakistan has reversed the projected downturn from -0.4 to 1.1.