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President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the nation to indicate utmost unity, self-discipline and keenness within the combat towards the coronavirus pandemic sweeping throughout the nation and the globe.
Pakistan’s tally of confirmed COVID-19 circumstances crossed 800 on Monday and 5 folks have been reported to have died from the illness.
The prime minister and the president, of their separate messages on Pakistan Day, additionally paid homage to the founding leaders of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and different members of the liberty motion who paved the best way for the creation of the nation.
Each additionally reiterated Pakistan’s assist to the folks of Indian-Occupied Kashmir (IOK), which has been underneath lockdown for greater than 200 days.
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PM Imran urged folks to not panic and take precautionary measures to combat the lethal contagion.
“The Pakistani nation has the capability to face any ordeal and God willing, we will stand victorious in this test,” the premier mentioned.
President Alvi in his message mentioned nations need to undergo troublesome occasions however “only with unity they sail through”.
“We Pakistanis also need to stand united to fight this pandemic. It is the responsibility of all segments of society, including Ulema, media and political leaders to play their due role in educating the masses about the preventive measures against the virus,” the president mentioned.
The premier added that medical doctors and well being employees are the primary line of defence on this disaster and the nation salutes them for his or her unrelenting and selfless endeavours.
“We also laud our Law Enforcement Agencies for their untiring services. I pray to Allah Almighty to grant us the strength to overcome the challenges,” he mentioned.
“Let us express our firm resolve to continue the legacy and heritage bequeathed to us by our founding fathers and by following in their footsteps to make our country a cradle of peace, progress and stability,” the president mentioned whereas concluding his message.
Pakistan Day is being celebrated at this time with simplicity within the wake of the coronavirus outbreak within the nation.
All sort of public gatherings, together with the navy parade, have been cancelled to manage the unfold of the lethal pathogen.
{Foreign Minister} Shah Mahmood Qureshi additionally urged the entire nation to exhibit unity, religion and self-discipline to efficiently defeat the pandemic.
“We should also not forget our eight million brothers and sisters besieged by the Indian occupation forces in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” FM Qureshi mentioned in his message on Pakistan Day.
The overseas minister added that the folks of the besieged territory are struggling unimaginable adversity for elevating the slogan of independence.
“Pakistan will continue to stand by its Kashmiri brethren till they achieve their right to self-determination,” he added.
Message by FM @SMQureshiPTI on the Event of #PakistanDay2020 (23 March 2020). pic.twitter.com/SXSC1fsjF6
— Spokesperson MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) March 23, 2020
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan mentioned that the choice to make a state for Muslims by our forefathers was a “timely and accurate one”.
“Attitude of Modi’s government has proved that a separate state for Muslims was necessary,” Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM mentioned.
“We will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiris as a nation.”
CM Khan, whereas paying tribute to the medical workers who’re on the forefront within the combat towards the lethal pandemic, mentioned that this can be a time of trial for the entire nation and “we would be triumphant against it”.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman mentioned that seeing the gross human rights violations in India, “we should thank God that we are living in a separate state”.
“Our enemies are conspiring to divide us on language, race, colour and sect,” Governor Farman mentioned.
“The enemy can never divide because we as Muslims and Pakistanis are one nation.”
He additionally mentioned that Pakistan has gone by means of troublesome occasions earlier than and would “come through in the fight against the deadly pandemic”.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Well being Minister Taimur Khan Jhagra tweeted and mentioned “80 years ago, we showed the will to create a nation. Today, let’s show the will to protect it”.
80 years in the past, we confirmed the need to create a nation. At present, let’s present the need to guard it.#PakistanUnitedAgainstCorona #PakistanDay2020 pic.twitter.com/hqH4a8pLUt
— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) March 23, 2020
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Occasion (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari mentioned the Pakistan Decision supplies us with primary guiding rules and adhering to them can take the nation to the heights of equality, peace and prosperity.
The PPP chief mentioned that Pakistan Day is being celebrated when the entire world goes by means of a troublesome time.
“Coronavirus is a test for us,” Bilawal mentioned. ” We’ve got to indicate some resolve and work in the identical method as our elders did on March 23 1940. All establishments ought to unite within the combat towards the virus and remove it completely.”
Regulation Minister Dr Farogh Naseem mentioned the muse of “our beautiful country was laid on this day and we have to pledge that we will keep Pakistan safe from all internal and external threats”.
Speaking about coronavirus, the regulation minister mentioned that the nation can overcome this pandemic exercising social distancing.
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“We have to take care of everyone around us who cannot take care of themselves or their children,” he mentioned. “I hope that, as usual, we will get out of this difficult situation by the grace of Allah.”
Resulting from the rising pandemic, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in a tweet urged the nation to have fun Pakistan Decision Day in a ‘unique way’ by staying at dwelling.
“Let us stay [at] home and protect ourselves, our loved ones and the nation,” Punjab CM mentioned.
On this Pakistan Decision Day, allow us to resolve to indicate our unity in a novel manner… Allow us to keep dwelling and defend ourselves, our family members and the nation!!
Our solidarity is crucial to fight COVID-19. #PakistanDay2020#OneNationOneDestiny
— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) March 23, 2020
