Parlia­mentar­y body told impact of pandem­ic greate­r crisis than diseas­e itself­ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary committee on Covid-19 was informed on Thursday that the government was reopening low-risk industries to ensure the supply of essential commodities amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country. It was also maintained that the economic and social impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the country was a greater crisis than the pandemic itself. The PM’s aide said the country’s economy was heading towards stability before the virus spread in the country. The government has also given a Rs70 billion relief on fuel prices and deferred the payment of gas and electricity bills. He said the government was reopening low-risk industries to ensure the supply of essentials goods.

Source: The Express Tribune April 09, 2020 19:18 UTC