Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ajmal Wazir has reiterated that people should follow the SOPs set down for them by the government.

Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ajmal Wazir addresses media. — DawnNewsTV
Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ajmal Wazir addresses media. — DawnNewsTV

"You have to follow the SOPs we have laid down. It is not that difficult, you have to wear a mask — I am not wearing one at the moment because people are at a distance from me — wash your hands with soap and water and maintain social distancing. You can meet each other once this is over," he said.

The minister added that a National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) meeting will review the relaxations done in lockdown as per the prime minister's vision.

He also said that a notice has already been taken on the shortage of petrol by the provincial government.

"A crackdown will be done and hoarders can face up to three years in jail."

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