Over 272120 Coronavirus patients have recovered in Pakistan so far

Over 272120 Coronavirus patients have recovered in Pakistan so far.

According to the latest statistics, the total active Covid-19 cases in the country are now 12,116.

Over 272120 Coronavirus patients have recovered

613 new cases surfaced during the last twenty-four hours with eleven deaths reported. 22,859 tests were carried out during this period.

On Tuesday, Minister for Planning Asad Umar referred to Pakistan ranking among the few countries which has successfully confronted Covid-19.

He said this, while addressing a joint presser held to unveil two year performance of the PTI govt.

Asad Umar underlined the situation in Pakistan far better as compared with other countries in the region.

He attributed this success to the decisions taken in a timely manner with consensus.

He said the government proved it has the competence and the will to address the challenges.

The Adviser to PM on Finance Hafeez Sheikh also spoke.

Mega package of Rs 1240 billion

He said said the govt gave a mega package of 1240 billion rupees to cope with the situation arising out of Covid-19.

He said the biggest portion of the package went to the disadvantaged segments of the society and the people rendered jobless due to the breakout of Coronavirus.

Sheikh said a payment of 250 billion rupees was made to them in the most transparent manner.

In her remarks Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar gave a detailed briefing on Ehsaas program and its different components.

She said the Ehsaas program launched fifteen months ago, is the country’s biggest ever social safety net.

She said the Ehsaas program will be further expanded and its access to the masses will be ensured.

Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation said that a program is being launched in the next fifteen days in all districts of Pakistan under which the children of deserving families will be given scholarships.

GTV