Pakistan Day: President Alvi, PM Imran vow to beat coronavirus

ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Pakistan Day, President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan, in their messages have urged the nation to show the greatest unity, discipline and passion to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

In his message to the nation, President said nations have to go through hard times, adding that Pakistani have to show unity as a nation to fight this challenge.

He said this is a pandemic and no government can overcome it without active support and cooperation of the whole nation.

The President said it is the responsibility of all people of society, including Ulema, media and political leaders to play their due role in enlightening the people about the precautionary steps against the coronavirus outbreak.

President said our brave doctors, nurses and paramedics are discharging their duties bravely, putting their own lives at risk and the nation salutes them for their unrelenting and selfless deeds.

The Prime Minister in his message appealed masses to take safety measures without getting panicked, as he is personally monitoring the government’s steps against the coronavirus outbreak.

He said the nation has the ability to face any ordeal and God willing; the government will stand victorious in this testing time.

The President and the Prime Minister also paid tributes to the founding leaders of Pakistan and expressed entrenched support to the people of occupied Kashmir who have been subjected to brutal lockdown and communication blockade. 

It is pertinent to remember that the nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today with complete simplicity as all public gatherings, events programs were also canceled amid an outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Special dua ceremonies were held at the mosques across the country after Fajr prayers for suppression of coronavirus from the country.

The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals.

The historic day (March 23) is being observed to celebrate the passage of Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940, under which the Muslims of the sub-continent lay down the agenda of achieving a separate homeland.

A military parade and other public events have been postponed across the country as preventive steps, however, the state radio and television will transmit special programs and media houses will show up the significance of Pakistan Day.