ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir’sCovid-19 novel definition went viral on social media.
She said on a state-run current affairs’ TV show that,
*“COVID-19 means that it has 19 points that can be applied in any countryin any way.”*
People trolled her after the statement. Today, on Monday, Minister of Statefor Climate Change appeared in BOL News’ show. While talking about all thecriticism she faced after her definition of COVID-19, Zartaj said everyoneis allowed to make a mistake.
*“Anyone can commit a mistake. Even the Almighty forgives people for theirmistakes, why don’t people do the same?”*
She went on to say,
*“People should know how to respect women.”*
Gul explained she was in a different state of mind when she appeared onthat show but that doesn’t mean people can make fun of her.
*“Anyone can be in any state of mind during a live show. Sometimes peoplesay things which they did not actually mean to say. It does not mean wemake fun of them publically.”*
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She concluded by saying,
*“I have apologized for my unintentional mistake, this topic must be closedby now.”*
Apart from this, the climate change minister talked about how PM Khan istaking all the precautions to eradicate the virus as soon as possible fromPakistan.
*“PM Khan has one policy for coronavirus since day first. He does not wanthis people to starve to death neither he wants to spread the fear of thedeadly virus among them.”*
She continued to say,
*“Imran Khan’s policy is the best for the current circumstances.”*
During the interview, Zartaj Gul Wazir also explained how the Federalgovernment is helping te Sindh government to improve their healthfacilities.
