RAWALPINDI: COAS General Qamar Bajwa directs Pakistan Army authorities forfull support to government institutions over Coronavirus preparations.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday directed allconcerned parties to “gear up preparations” to tackle coronavirus(COVID-19), a day after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared thevirus as pandemic.
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“The path to regional stability and peace passes through Afghanistan.Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges forwhich Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity” COAS. (2/3)[image: View image on Twitter]link
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Forum also discussed emerging situation with regards to COVID-19 andpreventive measures taken at Army level. COAS directed all concerned togear up preparations in support of national effort to counter this pandemicin case of any eventuality. (3/3)
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The statement was made by the army chief while he was presiding over aCorps Commanders Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ). Theconference discussed the situation at the Line of Control (LoC) and theAfghan Peace Process.Pakistan reports 21st case of novel coronavirus
Gigit Baltistan reported its third case of the novel coronavirus onThursday, taking the nation-wide tally to 21 a day after the regionconfirmed its second case, according to government spokesperson FaizullahFiraq.
The spokesperson said the patient — a 31-year-old resident of Shigardistrict — had a travel history of Iran. The patient was under treatment atthe Skardu hospital, Firaq added.
