Hello everyone,
I am not an economist governor, prime minister or mayor, but wanted to give some suggestions on how the Pakistani government should deal with the COVID-19 situation. We as a nation are facing and will face, more economic crises in the coming weeks due to the blockade.
First, I would humbly call on the government to extend this blockade until at least May 1, 2020, (because the virus will slowly disappear as we continue to protect each other while staying at home). China needed 4 months to rule it, Europe has been closed for a month now, while we have only been in 3 weeks of caution and expect it to end now. This certainly doesn’t make sense.
Meanwhile, this is a crucial time for the government to adopt prudent strategies that can save the masses from starvation, control this pandemic and not strain the economy.
Right now famine and starvation is a bigger threat to the masses of Pakistan than a coronary virus.
1. From the Prime Minister, please appoint existing well-known social organizations/philanthropists and allocate funds to them. They already have a channel and a system and even a workforce. You can contact all known SUPERMARKET retailers and ask them to offer the same products.
2. Develop police officers to fine people ”by trotting tracks using coronary block times as an excuse to walk on streets or roads or on their roads (regardless of masks).
3. Good bikes and cars on roads after 8 pm without any reason. This money should go to the provincial government
4. We need to “Firmly Warn” the youth playing football and cricket on open roads and in plots. How? Writing down their home address and calling their parents. Give police officers phones and enough credit to do so.
5. Ask China or the Middle East for more testers/masks etc.
6. Don’t impose blockchain on major industries. Every employee must wear a PPE suit and have safety at work. They must have digital thermometers before the entry of your staff. Anyone who experiences even symptoms should inform the manager and stay home!
7. Plan coronavirus safety and awareness campaigns in rural areas. How? Create rural task force teams for this.
8. Please approve only midnight movement of important goods / by logistics nationwide.
Staff Salary Suggestions:
Employers who can pay salaries must give at least 30-40% of the total SALARY for the month of March and April. (March 21 onwards), and can also treat this as a loan that can be deducted at 5% July 2020 onwards.
Landlords and tenants:
Please consider giving up rentals for the month of April and May 2020 by 20-35% if possible otherwise give your tenants an option to give you rentals from April and May in/until the end of 2020.
However, it all depends on the person. Some owners may be able to give up completely, while some only give up 15-20%.
Feed the needy:
Prepare meals from homes for the next 2 weeks and serve the community.
Feel free to share if you even like one suggestion above
This is more important for us because the majority of the entire population lives in rural areas where coronavirus can hit us harder due to a lack of facilities, language barriers, lack of understanding and education.
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