The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pakistan went up to 1,625 on Monday after new cases were reported in different parts of the country. With this rapid pace of cases, netizens want Prime Minister Imran Khan to turn his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad into a quarantine center.
With 593 cases, Punjab is leading in the number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan. Initially, Sindh had most cases but the provincial government’s proactive measures against COVID-19 helped them in controling the numbers.
Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday also lauded the Sindh government’s measures against the virus crisis. “Some provincial governments have played a dynamic role but some did not; in this regard, Sindh government remained the most proactive,” Chaudhry said. “This is why the Sindh chief minister deserves appreciation and I commend his efforts. I congratulate him on that,” he added.
However, on the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has been receiving a lot of opposition for responding late to the global pandemic. He is now facing a hard time as his government deals with the increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in Punjab.
Twitteraties are now demanding Prime Minister Imran Khan to turn his 400 kanal Bani Gala residence, into a quarantine facility for the coronavirus patients.
Let's demand from PM @ImranKhanPTI to declare #PMHouse or palatial #Banigala as #Quarantine Center to accommodate #corona patients in #Islamabad and suburbs. It would set a rare example to follow- as at one place only he and wife live; another is mostly closed. #CoronaInPakistan.
— Sikandar Ali Hullio (@HullioSikandar) March 29, 2020
Hope, soon PMIK @ImranKhanPTI would declare this #Banigala home as a #Quarantine Centre for Islamabad's #Corona patients. There can't be any better and an isolated facility than his 300 Kanals palatial residence which remains mostly locked after his shifting to PM House. pic.twitter.com/jmUk1zmhcg
— Shakeel Bhutto (@ShakeelBhutto19) March 29, 2020
Let us begin with by donating 300 KANAL of #Banigala land for quarantine of #COVID19 on temporarily basis.
— ishtiaq Kiani (@ishtiaq58511232) March 24, 2020
Hope, soon PMIK @ImranKhanPTI would declare this #Banigala home as a #Quarantine Centre for Islamabad's #Corona patients. There can't be any better and an isolated facility than his 300 Kanals palatial residence which remains mostly locked after his shifting to PM House. pic.twitter.com/VbY7QWpzV6
— Sikandar Ali Hullio (@HullioSikandar) March 29, 2020
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar met with Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and discussed the coronavirus situation in the province. According to media reports, both the provincial officials have expressed determination to jointly curb the deadly coronavirus from the country and pledged to use all possible resources to save the people from the pandemic.
Pakistanis join coronavirus fight
Pakistanis are doing their bit to tackle the ongoing situation in the country. Many celebrities, as well as commoners, have started donation drives during the lockdown in their cities. KPK MPA at Provincial Youth Assembly, Sohaib Ahmed has offered authorities one of his properties to be used as a quarantine center.
According to him, he has a fully furnished building which is currently used as a student hostel in Punjab and can be used as a quarantine center or an isolation treatment center.
I have fully furnished building currently Darmaan students hostel having 50 rooms wid attached washrooms… I am offering voluntarily it to District Administration and other Local authorities to use it as Quarantine center or isolation Treatment Center At timergara lower Dir. pic.twitter.com/54Af6LMnsR
— Sohaib Ahmad (@Sohaib_Romii) March 28, 2020
Meanwhile, the premier will once again address the nation today. According to sources, PM Imran will take the people into confidence over the federal government’s step to combat the deadly coronavirus. He is also expected to put a comprehensive road map in front of the nation.
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