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PM urges nation to show utmost unity to fight coronavirus

PM urges nation to show utmost unity to fight coronavirus
March 23, 2020
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has urged the countrymen to show utmost unity, discipline and passion to fight the coronavirus pandemic that has spread all over the world. In his message on Pakistan Day, the prime minister requested people to take precautions without getting panicked, as he is personally monitoring the government’s measures against the coronavirus pandemic. “Pakistani nation has the capability to face any ordeal and God willing, we will stand victorious in this test,” he maintained. The president and the prime minister also paid homage to the founding leaders of Pakistan, and expressed unshakable support to the people of Occupied Kashmir who have been subjected to inhuman lockdown and communication blockade for over seven months. On the other hand, the nation is celebrating Pakistan Day with simplicity amid an outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic as all public gatherings and events were cancelled to contain further spread of COVID-19. Pakistan Day is being observed with simplicity to commemorate the passage of Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940, under which the Muslims of the sub-continent set the agenda of achieving a separate homeland. The day was started with gun salute in federal and provincial capitals. Pakistanis have pledged to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Military parade and other public events have been postponed across the country as a precautionary measure, however, the state radio and television will broadcast special programmes and media houses will highlight the importance of Pakistan Day.