Published 07:30 IST, April 27th 2020
Pakistan's COVID-19 count crosses 13K-mark on second day of Ramzan, 700 new cases reported
On the second day of Ramazan, Pakistan's COVID-19 count reached 13,318. As clerics violate norms, implementing the lockdown has proved to be a challenge.
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On second day of Ramazan, Pakistan's Coronavirus count soared high with as many as 700 new cases and around 12 deaths. In last 24 hours, total number of cases have reached to 13,318 with over 280 virus-related deaths. While Punjab is leing tally with 5,446 cases, Sindh has recorded 4,615 cases so far. Meanwhile, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has 1,864 cases and Balochistan's count is 781.
Reportedly, business community in Karachi has threatened to igre government orders and open ir shops. Along with it, religious clerics are also leing ir prayers in Mosques as rmal. Hundreds of violators were reportedly arrested in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamab and or cities on first day of month of Ramazan for violating guidelines.
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Pak govt authorises Army
If business community and religious clerics refuse to obey COVID-19 lockdown guidelines, Pakistan government has authorised Army to take over as enforcer. According to reports, Imran Khan-led government has stated that police, rangers and even troops can be used to maintain law and order if business community and religious clerics attempt to cross ir limit and violate lockdown instructions.
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WHO's warning to Pak
On Thursday, WHO Director-General Tedros ham h warned that if Pakistan does t take sufficient preventive measures, number of Coronavirus cases in country can surge to 200,000 by mid-July. He h said, "Pakistan's COVID-19 response plan is a joint strategy of Government of Pakistan, UN and partners. It is aligned with Global Goals of UN, Pakistan's National Action Plan and WHO's global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan."
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(With ANI Inputs)
07:30 IST, April 27th 2020