Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday ruled out complete lockdown in the country, saying it will create chaos and urged people to self-quarantine to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far claimed four lives and infected over 700 people in the country.
Addressing the nation as cases of the novel coronavirus surged across the country, Khan reiterated that lockdown will create chaos as more than 25 per cent people were living below the poverty line and their lives will be shattered.
He said the situation in Pakistan does not call for a lockdown yet.
"Let me first tell you what a complete lockdown is. It means imposing a curfew and locking people in their homes," said Khan.P
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