Federal govt should give financial aid to traders: Nasir Shah

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information Nasir Hussain Shah has said that some media channels were giving the impression that the lockdown was ending on Monday, which was totally wrong.

While talking to media, Nasir Hussain said that the federal government should provide financial assistance to small traders rather than offering loans. He praised the role of the business community in the progress and development of the national economy.

Nasir Shah said that lockdown is the compulsion of the Sindh government as nothing is more important than human lives.

The minister said that on the directives of Chairman PPP, the CM Sindh took the bold decision on lockdown for the benefit of people and their lives.

He stated that the Sindh government respects the decisions of the federal government and the lockdown will be made more strict and tight in accordance with the SOPs provided by the federal government.

The minister clearly said, “Lockdown hasn’t been completely uplifted from Sindh as there would be a complete lockdown once again if required”.

Nasir Shah said that the Sindh government will follow the decisions which were taken after the meeting with the PM and all Chief Ministers however, the SOPs from the federal government needs to be further defined.

He added, “Provincial government is increasing the testing capacity and the facilities for COVID-19 patients are also getting better”. Nasir Hussain urged citizens to exercise caution and make sure that the Standard Operating Procedures are being followed.