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Federal cabinet determined to face the challenge of Coronavirus
Irfan Ali
25 March, 2020 19:52
Federal cabinet determined to face the challenge of Coronavirus.
Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said this while briefing media in Islamabad today (Wednesday).
She was briefing about decisions which cabinet meeting made.
Federal cabinet determined to face
Awan said Prime Minister Imran Khan and his team remain determined and ever ready to face the challenge of Coronavirus.
She said the government is taking timely steps after analysing the evolving situation at the national, regional, and international levels to prevent spread of the virus.
Regarding decisions taken by the cabinet, she said it has been approved to pay profit on tax exemptions on foreign and commercial loans.
She said the amount for per acre land of evacuee properties in Nankana Sahib has been approved to 45,000 rupees.
The Special Assistant said National History and Literary Heritage Division has been renamed as National Heritage and Culture Division.
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said the cabinet was also briefed about economic indicators, which are showing improvement.
Cabinet video link meeting
Earlier, Federal cabinet meeting held via video link.
Prime Minister Imran Khan is presiding over a meeting in Islamabad.
They discusses latest situation in the wake of Coronavirus cases.
It is discussing the situation arising out of coronavirus and the steps taken by the government to contain the spread of the contagion.
The meeting will also review the impact of the epidemic on the country’s economy.
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