“Dr Usama Shaheed has set an ever-lasting example of bravery and courage and he is the pride of not just his community and country but also of entire humanity,” mentioned the AJK premier at a gathering held to overview the general scenario.
The assembly additionally paid wealthy tribute to the heroic companies of medical staff.
“The doctors and paramedical staff are the frontline soldiers of our fight against novel coronavirus and we are beholden to them in this regard,” the prime minister remarked.
He additionally introduced a bonus equal to one-month’s primary pay for medical doctors and paramedical employees throughout AJK from grade one to 20 in recognition of their bravery. He additionally vowed that the federal government would guarantee their safety and equip them with private protecting gear.
On the identical assembly, Haider additionally directed all three divisional commissioners to take strict motion in opposition to hoarders and profiteers via efficient administrative measures to curb hoarding and profiteering throughout the state.
“The administration must ensure uninterrupted supply of edibles and other basic amenities of life to people during the lockdown period,” he mentioned.
The assembly was knowledgeable by Chief Secretary Mathar Niaz Rana {that a} testing lab for coronavirus had turn out to be purposeful in Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) Muzaffarabad whereas the laboratory in Mirpur was additionally being upgraded.
Haider disclosed that the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority had been approached for institution of a testing lab for coronavirus in Rawalakot.
It was Haider’s first assembly in Muzaffarabad after March 5 when he had left for Islamabad for a surgical procedure.
Nonetheless, he saved on holding conferences in Kashmir Home Islamabad, throughout which a number of necessary choices, together with full lockdown of AJK had been taken, to comprise the unfold of the pandemic within the territory.
AJK PM declares Nishan-e-Kashmir for Dr Usama
