Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan has said the country cannot bear complete lockdown for a long time because our economic condition is not strengthened.

Talking to a private news channel, he said opposition should avoid to criticize the government, however, it can give positive proposals for combating COVID-19 pandemic and the government would welcome their suggestions.

He said the Prime Minister wanted to facilitate common people and business community.

He urged people to act according to Standard Operating Procedure which were issued by the government against COVID-19.

NNR/Khokhar