Punjab CS orders free movement of goods transport

Punjab Chief Secretary Azam Suleman Khan has directed the district management across the province to ensure free movement of goods transport to province as well as districts to maintain supply of daily use commodities. The chief secretary was briefed that data has been provided to divisional commissioners to track the persons having travel history of foreign countries and services of Lambardars (revenue officers) have been acquired for their tracking and treatment.
He issued these directions while during a meeting attended by Law Minister Raja Basharat, IG Punjab Shoaib Dastgir and officers concerned. The divisional commissioners briefed the meeting through video link that Army and Rangers have reached districts and all civil and military institutions are working hand in hand. The meeting was told that section 144 is strictly being implemented across the province.
The chief secretary directed that employees, especially media persons, must be allowed to perform their duties after necessary checking and no one should be harassed at check points.
He said the government has decided to upgrade eight laboratories out of which three would be upgraded next week. He directed the divisional commissioners that food hampers be provided to deserving families in case their bread earner is in quarantine and help of philanthropists also be sought for this purpose.
Speaking on the occasion, Law Minister Raja Basharat assured full cooperation on the behalf of chief minister Punjab. IG Punjab Shoaib Dastgir ordered the regional police officers to ensure enforcement of Section 144 in the province.