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Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:37pm

PM Imran says shutdown like US, Europe not possible in Pakistan

PM Imran Khan says national shutdown in Pakistan is not possible as "our situation is not the same as that of the US or Europe".

The premier says due to poverty, a shutdown would only lead to more problems and complications.

"Our people will die from hunger [if we impose a national shutdown] to save them from coronavirus," he says.

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