Country could not bear lockdown-situation: Governor Imran Ismail

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has said that the country could not bear a lockdown-situation amid rising cases of coronavirus.

Addressing a press conference today (Friday), Imran Ismail said that any plan to move towards a lockdown would create a food security situation.

Governor Sindh also called for setting aside political differences and devising joint strategy to fight against the outbreak of coronavirus.

Commenting on the funds, Governor Sindh said that the federal government has provided $10 million in terms of coronavirus fund to the Sindh government.

Imran Ismail further announced to stand alongside the chief minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah wherever needed.

Referring to the criticism faced by CM Balochistan, the governor said that it was not time for a blame game as some fingers were pointed out over arrangements at Taftan border.

He also appealed to those suffering from virus symptoms to immediately contact the Command and Control Centre established to control the virus outbreak.

He also announced to donate his one-month salary to command and control centre established to deal with coronavirus, and also urged other parliamentarians to also donate their salaries for tackling the virus.