Troops are assisting in tracing and isolating suspected coronavirus patients across Pakistan

So far, seven coronavirus patients have passed away and 18 recovered across the country

Pakistan set to go into nation-wide lockdown

Decision comes after all provinces and federal territories seek armed forces deployment to aid civil administration

Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan had requested military aid in civil power to contain virus outbreak

Nothing can defeat a responsible and determined nation, says army chief

Says public should follow guidelines laid down by govt officials, health departments to help combat the virus

We are also assisting the civil administration in setting up quarantine camps, says Major General Babur Iftikhar

Seven terrorists were also killed during the operation

COVID-19 testing labs established at all major military hospitals across the country, says ISPR