Gives masks to Dr Yasmeen, Raja Basharat
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated the free mask campaign at his office to save citizens from coronavirus. He gave away masks to Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Law Minister Raja Basharat, chief secretary and IG police for distribution among the staff. SACM Hasaan Khawar, secretary information, Lahore commissioner and others were also present.
Addressing the ceremony, the CM said special masks would be effective in safety from smog and coronavirus. Every citizen would have to ensure wearing facemasks; he said and added that a free mask distribution campaign has been started in selected areas of Lahore in the first phase. Free masks would be distributed in the whole of the province in different phases while providing them to school students on a priority basis, he commented. Every citizen would be provided washable corona masks and these would also be sent through dak while setting up checkpoints to ensure the equitable provision of face masks, he expressed.
The CM announced to offer internships to universities’ students for public sensitization. In this regard religious scholars, artists and known public figures would also hold flag marches to raise awareness; he added and thanked the Hanesbrands Inc for the donation. The government would continue to take steps for safety from coronavirus as social distancing and use of facemasks are imperative to remain safe from this virus, he added. The CM also distributed shields among the officers.
Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid appre-ciated the free mask campaign of commissioner Lahore as difficulties had to be faced due to Covid. Chief Secretary Kamran Afzal opined that the habit of wearing facemasks would have to be adopted again, adding that the firm has donated ten containers of 20 million washable masks.
On the other hand Chief Ministe strongly con-demned Anarkali blast and expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of precious hu-man lives. In a statement on Thursday, the CM extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs and directed to provide the best treatment facilities to the injured. The CM has also sought a report from IG police, directing that perpetrators of the crime should be arrested without delay. Alongside, the CM termed it a nefarious act to sabotage the law & order and made it clear that the criminals would not escape from the clutches of the law. A handful of terrorists could not shake the unwavering commitment of the nation, concluded the CM.
