The PM’s decision, however, is realistic. Conditions in Pakistan are not such as the common people could sustain a prolonged lockdown. Now a vast majority faces the frightening prospect of dying more from hunger than from the coronavirus. The mere imposition of a lockdown proves counterproductive if it is without a sufficient package. A full package goes with lockdown. But what has so far been witnessed in Pakistan that governments have only put in place lockdown and left the people to fend for themselves. Contrary to what is being shown in the media about the distribution of food rations, the reality is that many are going hungry both for lack of food and for lack of money to buy food. Complaints about not getting food rations are also being aired on the media. Among the complainants are well-known personalities from various walks of life.
Tough times these may be for the majority. But for some, it’s a good time for photo-opp; bliss is it in these times to be alive.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 16th, 2020.
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