Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged people to take responsibility, saying that the success of the next phase depends on people following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the government.

Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the media in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV
Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the media in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV

The premier added that whoever leaves his home and all industries that are allowed to reopen will have to follow the SOPs. He warned that if people failed to follow them and cases spiked, the government would be forced to enforce the lockdown again.

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