Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar has said an effective media campaign is being launched across the country to create awareness and to educate the masses for voluntary compliance of SOPs.

Chairing the meeting of National Command and Operation Centre, Asad Umar said there should be a clear message conveyed to the masses that the government is going to spearhead stringent actions to ensure social distancing and compliance of safety guidelines in public places and high risk areas.

He said administrative actions would be initiated across the country against the violators of standard operating procedure to contain the spread of COVID-19.                            

Asad Umar said the National Coordination Committee (NCC) is fully supporting the provinces to ensure strict compliance of safety guidelines.