Islamabad, October 21, 2020 (PPI-OT):Federal cabinet has expressed serious concern over increase in coronavirus cases in the country and asked people to take necessary precautions against expected second wave of the pandemic.
The meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad was informed about the rise in number of new cases in the current month as compared to the figures of July and August.
It was pointed that the rate of positivity has risen to two percent, while the number of deaths has also gone up in two digits.
The Cabinet expressed commitment to ensure availability of ample wheat across the country besides controlling its prices.
The cabinet was briefed on import of wheat reserves in the country and the commodity procured by public sector.
The meeting was apprised that Punjab government has assured availability of wheat at Utility Stores while Sindh government has also assured wheat supply to flour mills as per their demand.
The Prime Minister directed detailed report in next cabinet meeting on wheat and sugar, including their prices and requirement.
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