Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the job of all the information ministers is to inform the people of the truth as well as reduce panic and fear among the public.

Addressing the media in Islamabad, the PM's aide said: "The prime minister said in the cabinet meeting yesterday that hiding facts is akin to causing harm to the country.

"By hiding ground realities, this virus will flourish," she said, adding that all information received by the provinces should be shared.