Countr­y needs more money in the relief fund due to econom­ic diffic­ulties, says PMPrime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appealed to overseas Pakistanis to donate “generously to the PM Relief Fund” for COVID-19 to cope with the challenge of the coronavirus pandemicIn a video message, he said the entire world is struggling against the pandemic, which has led to lockdowns. Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI urges the overseas Pakistanis to help their brethren in need. He added that in the wake of growing economic difficulties, the country needs more money in the relief fund and urged the overseas Pakistanis should come forward to contribute in this regard. “Pakistan can only manage $8 billion for the relief fund and in such a situation, we want overseas Pakistanis to donate generously,” he added. Imran Khan also expressed confidence that with the help and cooperation of Pakistani youth, the Corona Tiger Force, and overseas Pakistanis, the country will succeed against coronavirus.

Source: The Express Tribune April 13, 2020 09:45 UTC