The prime minister has expressed his resolve to alleviate the problems of the people, SAPM Firdous Ashiq Awan told the media in a cabinet briefing.

SAPM on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan briefs the media after a cabinet meeting. — DawnNewsTV
SAPM on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan briefs the media after a cabinet meeting. — DawnNewsTV

She said that the government was working on "alternative plans" to fight against the coronavirus pandemic as well as poverty.

"Even the developed economies of the world are struggling to contain it and Pakistan with its limited resources with help of the federation is determined to fight against corona and we will win," she said.

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