Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a press conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 24, 2019. - Khan said Tuesday that both the United States and Saudi Arabia asked him to mediate with Iran to defuse tensions. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP)

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting of National Coordination Committee (NCC) in Islamabad on Monday over the rising Coronavirus cases 

According to details, PM instructed all concerned authorities to take immediate measures in order to contain the spread of Coronavirus in Pakistan.

Reportedly, PM also consulted with religious scholars regarding the proposed ban on Friday gatherings in across the country.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health, Dr. Zafar Mirza will brief concerned authorities on the overall situation daily at 5:00 pm.

All the chief ministers were present in the meeting through video link. On the occasion, PM said that federal and provincial governments are working in harmony to deal with this crisis.

Imran Khan also appreciated the steps taken by provincial governments to contain Coronavirus.

Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, Interior Minister Ijaz Shah, Adviser on Finance Hafeez Sheikh, Special Assistant on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza, Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant for Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfiqar Abbass Bukhari and others were present on the occasion.

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