The program anchor of state-run channel PTV asked the minister about the government’s decision of lifting lockdown in Ramzan that caused spike in the coronavirus cases. In response, Zartaj Gul said: “Earlier, the World Health Origanisation (WHO) termed the virus pandemic and now they are calling it an endemic. It is a flu so we have to develop ‘live-able’ conditions and start following the government’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
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She went on to say that coronavirus was named ‘covid-19’ because it has “19 points that can be applied to any country in any way”. However, there isn’t any scientific research to prove the minister’s misleading claim about the pandemic.
Social media user are criticising Zartaj Gul for propagating misinformation on national television during the time when the nation is struggling in the fight against the deadly virus.
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Activist Meena Gabeena said, “Zartaj Gul is no less smart than her handsome leader. They are both from the same party and they both represent stupidity while holding offices supposed to be held by intelligent, compassionate and sane people elected by the people not selected by the duffers.”
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