Punjab joins other provinces in requesting for army deployment

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Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar announced that the provincial government has requisitioned the Pakistan Army under Article 245 of the Constitution to aid the civil administration in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

Speaking to reporters in Lahore, Buzdar clarified that rumours of a food shortage in the province were false and urged citizens to adopt precautionary measures as advised by the government.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar speaks to reporters in Lahore. — DawnNewsTV
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar speaks to reporters in Lahore. — DawnNewsTV

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