ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed sadness over the death of overseas Pakistanis due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Taking to Twitter, the prime minister wrote that many Pakistanis died while serving in the frontline of the global war against COVID-19.
I am saddened by the news of the death of countless Pakistanis living & working abroad who have fallen victim to the COVID19. Many died while serving in the frontline of the global war against COVID19. My condolences & prayers go their families.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 17, 2020
“I am saddened by the news of the death of countless Pakistanis living and working abroad who have fallen victim to the COVID19. Many died while serving in the frontline of the global war against COVID-19. My condolences & prayers go their families,” the prime minister wrote.
The prime minister also prayed for the early recovery of those still battling coronavirus. He added, “My prayers also for early recovery of those still battling COVID-19. You are all in our prayers. We can never forget all of you far away from Pakistan who continue to do us proud and are our greatest asset, playing a critical role in Pakistan’s development through remittances & charity work.”
Earlier, the prime minister urged media to play its due role in providing authentic information and counter negative propaganda by some elements under the prevailing situation of the coronavirus pandemic.
The prime minister said the government allowed limited business activities in the country keeping in view problems being faced by labour and business class.
He urged citizens to demonstrate responsibility and maintain proper social distancing to mitigate adverse impacts of coronavirus. PM Imran Khan directed the concerned authorities to launch special campaigns for raising awareness among masses about COVID-19.
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