People asked to extend generosity towards corona affected people

F.P. Report

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan on Friday appealed masses to extend generosity and help their brethren returned from Corona affected countries to the state. In a statement issued here, Prime Minister urged public to be helpful to each other in this difficult and turbulent time.

Raja Farooq Haider Khan also urged general public to fully cooperate with government by following all required precautionary measures to defeat corona virus. He said state government has already established quarantine centers at divisional and district level. “All those who are in quarantine centers are not patients but suspects and detained as precautionary measure for 14 day’s time”, he added.

The Prime Minister appealed masses to stand up against the international pandemic with complete unity and in an organized way and not to create any fear or unrest situation in their respective localities. He said corona virus is an epidemic, which spreads rapidly. “Right now, no such treatment is available for the corona affected people but to take precautionary measure”, he further said. Raja Farooq Haider Khan added that although it’s not possible to combat with the natural calamities, however, we could protect ourselves and others by taking all possible precautionary measures.

Meanwhile, AJK Chief Secretary Mathar Niaz Rana called on Director General Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Ambreen Jan here on Friday and discussed with her the matters relating to the up-gradation of Muzaffarabad and Mirpur stations. They also discussed the installation of digital transmitters, early completion of the construction of the buildings of Muzaffarabad and Mirpur stations, installation of modern radio equipment’s and broadcast of the quality programs.

It was decided in the meeting that both Azad Kashmir Radio Muzaffarabad and Mirpur would be up-graded by installing digital AM transmitters to extend its outreach to Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining areas.