The prime minister held a meeting in the federal capital to control locust swarm attacks and the chief minister of all the provinces and other officials attended it with some participating it via video link. The premier was also informed regarding cooperation with China to tackle locusts attack in the country. “We are committed to provide all resources for eliminating locusts from the country,” he said. He stated this during a meeting with Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lt General Muhammad Afzal in Islamabad on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the NDMA chairman said that China can help Pakistan control locust and establish an emergency air ambulance service.

Source: Pakistan Today March 06, 2020 16:41 UTC