ISLAMABAD – Pakistan army unveils its lockdown plan after the federalgovernment authorized the deployment of forces across the country forhandling lockdown amid #COVID19.
DG ISPR Babar Iftekhar addresses media through a live video conference hereon Monday and explains how the Pakistan army is going to support federaland provincial governments in a war against Novel coronavirus.
The ministry of Interior has called the Pakistan Army under article 245 ofthe constitution of Pakistan, DG narrated.
DG said that world has tested our nation in the earthquake of 2005, floodof 2010 and in the war against terrorism. This time we are facing a uniquedanger and army stands by shoulder to shoulder with the civiladministration for combating the pandemic.
Mr. Babar also said that all the medical resources hold by military will beused to counter the novel corona virus. Its tough time and we have to takemore tough decisions on individual, family and society level.
He stated the lockdown plan by Pak Army and said all borders have beenclosed and unnecessary movement will be banned. Intercity transport servicewill be used only for food supply chain and public transport within thecity will be remain closed.
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International flights will be remain closed till 4th April 2020, BabarIftekhar told. Meanwhile hospitals, Medical stores and the factoriescreating medical equipment will remain opened.
The DG said, COAS General Qamar Bajwa has decided to donate his one monthsalary to the fund created for #COVID19, Meanwhile all other militaryofficials and soldiers will donate their 3 to 1 day salary as per theirranks.
DG ISPR also discussed the burning issue of Kashmir and said it’s a day toremember the sacrifices of People in Indian occupied Kashmir, they willdefinitely succeed in their struggle one day.
