Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Pakistan rise to 1526.
The confirmed coronavirus infection cases in the country have reached 1,526.
Confirmed Coronavirus cases
These include 558 cases in Punjab, 481 in Sindh, 188 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 138 in Balochistan.
Moreover, 43 cases reported in Islamabad while 116 in Gilgit Baltistan and two cases in Azad Kashmir.
Thirteen deaths have been reported from the disease so far.
Twenty-eight patients have recovered but eleven patients remain in critical condition.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran also welcomed opposition input to deal with challenge of Coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Imran Khan said, while addressing a meeting of the parliamentary leaders in the National Assembly and Senate in Islamabad via video link.
He said the government will welcome any input from the opposition to face the challenge of Coronavirus.
He urged political parties to come forward and join forces with the government to reassess the situation.
The Prime Minister said at the moment, he believes that we should not go for a complete lockdown.
Regional response
Pakistan has proposed SAARC health ministers video conference on Coronavirus threat.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi floated this idea in a telephonic conversation with his Bhutanese counterpart Dr. Tandi Dorji on Thursday.
He emphasized on a joint strategy at regional level to effectively deal with coronavirus pandemic.