PM Imran Khan answers citizens’ questions via telephone

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday spoke to the masses via telephone and answered different questions. The calls were broadcast live on television and were moderated by Senator Faisal Javed Khan, the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting.

Pakistani citizens called the prime minister and asked questions related to different issues, including the coronavirus vaccine, issues of Balochistan, and the concept of Riyasat-e-Madina, among others.

Responding to a question regarding the coronavirus vaccine and the first consignment of the vaccine which has arrived from China today, the premier clarified that frontline healthcare workers will be the first to receive the jabs.

“According to a criterion that the government has set for the vaccination drive, [after frontline workers] we will inoculate people above the age of 60 who might have underlying health conditions,” the PM said.

He also assured the masses that the government will not consider a person’s socioeconomic status or the difference between the rich and poor when vaccinating them but will only stick to the set criteria for vaccination.

A day ago, the development had been confirmed by the Minister for Information Shibli Faraz, who had said that the prime minister will entertain masses’ questions during the conversation.

Another citizen called to ask about the development of Gilgit Baltistan, responding to which the premier said that the region can be turned into a world-class tourist destination, adding that he has spoken to the chief minister of GB regarding tourism therein.

“We know that Gilgit Baltistan is facing electricity problems and we will soon build grid stations,” the PM said.