Frontline workers’ efforts lauded

Country now ranks 12th among worst-affected nations in the world

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Anti-Corruption, Malik Shafiullah Khan yesterday said that the steadfastness of the frontline workers, people and the steps taken by the government during the last 100 days against coronavirus were commendable and soon Pakistan would succeed in defeating the virus that hit the entire world. He said this while addressing a function “A 100 days of determination” organised by the district administration here.

Yesterday, Pakistan recorded another 3,191 new coronavirus infections, taking the total number of affected people to 228,474. 93 new deaths were recorded, with the total number of casualties standing at 4,712. Pakistan now ranks 12th among the countries most affected by the pandemic in terms of number of infected persons.

Continuous struggle

Khan said that on the completion of 100 days of continuous struggle and determination of the frontline workers against coronavirus would help the country in defeating the pandemic. District Health Officer (DHO) Dir Lower Dr Muhammad Nazir Khan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ashfaq Ahmed Khan, MS Dr Shaukat Ali were also present on the occasion.

Shafiulah Khan paid homage to the health workers, elected members, Dir Task Force, police, martyrs and doctors, paramedics, nurses, soldiers, police, law enforcement officers, TMS, Revenue officials, local government, traders, journalists from print and electronic media, NGOs and social workers including the volunteers of the Prime Minister Tiger Force as fronline workers against coronavirus. He said the frontline workers worked day and night against the pandemic and stood firmly with the people without any fear and showed great courage, unity in their ranks and determination.