Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the opposition wants the country's economy to "fail so that they can criticise the government further".

Addressing the nation on the Covid-19 situation, the premier said he was "thankful that the situation in Pakistan is a lot better than the world". He added that he was proud of his team which had provided guidance after consultations with doctors and experts.

"I have seen the way in which the world has battled it. I am proud of my team, they did splendid analysis. We are very fortunate to have such people. We did not come under pressure," he said.