Citizens must abide by govt SOPs: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar paid a surprise visit to various areas of the city without any protocol and reviewed the government measures taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

According to a statement issued on Sunday, he drove the vehicle and inspected implementation of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by Punjab government.

The CM monitored implementation situation of the government steps in Gulberg, Jail Road, Model Town, Garden Town, other areas and also inspected partial closure of city areas.

The CM expressed his indignation over not wearing of masks by some police personnel. He stressed that it was essential to wear mask for every citizen while going outdoor.

Buzdar asserted that mask-wearing would be strictly implemented and appealed to citizens to abide by the government guidelines in order to save themselves from the coronavirus disease.

He underscored that the government had issued precautionary measures to safeguard the lives of the people. “Prime Minister Imran Khan, by taking into account ground realities, made excellent decisions in the interests of the country.”

Published in The Express Tribune, July 6^th, 2020.