PM Imran top-ranked for working hard to overcome effects of Covid-19 on nation

UK-based newspaper cites the premier's Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme to overcome effects of the virus

Pakistan’s efforts against the novel cronavirus received praise worldwide, including from the UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir.

Recently, a UK-based newspaper, the Asian World News, top-ranked Prime Minister Imran among leaders who worked hard to overcome the effects of Covid-19 on their citizens.

 

 

 

Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan

“The former Pakistani cricketer turned politician to now the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has made a mark on the youth of the country. He recently launched a relief fund — the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme — for those who were made jobless due to the current pandemic,” the paper said.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Congresswoman for New York

Alexandria has been a very strong voice for the minorities and disadvantaged.

"She has been pushing for more financial support to those in disadvantaged communities especially in poor areas where working from home is not an option," the article said.

Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister imposed a successful strict lockdown. With very low positive cases she is looking to now lift restrictions.

"She is currently considering introducing a four-day working week to help the country’s health and economy after the crisis."

Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland

Sanna Marin is the youngest female state leader and Finland’s youngest prime minister. She declared a state of emergency and put out a list of measures to slow the spread, including a €15 billion support package to aid businesses and individuals suffering from the economic slowdown.

"In addition to this, Sanna Marin has made efforts to reach people that can’t be reached via traditional media and communication. This initiative enlists the help of Finland’s social media influencers who are sharing reliable information on the pandemic to the masses," the article said.

Ilhan Omar, Congresswoman for Minnesota, US

Ilhan has recently rolled out a bill in the USA to cancel rent and mortgage payments during the coronavirus crisis.

"Her act is currently helping millions who are struggling with payments," the paper added.

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Justin proposed the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, which would provide support to students and new graduates who can’t work and are worried about basic living expenses, according to the publication.

Syed Zulfikar Bukhari, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development

Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has been leading the mission to help Pakistanis who are stuck overseas.

"He worked towards getting flights to ensure the repatriation of all those people who wanted to come back to Pakistan," the paper stated.

Leo Varadkar, former prime minister of Ireland

The Irish Prime Minister has recently re-registered himself as a doctor to help out during the outbreak. He has been helping out in phone assessments, helping the health care services in any way he can.

Jagmeet Singh, Canadian Member of Parliament

Jagmeet has been pushing for more transparency on the governmental financial support that is given to workers to make sure it is going to directly to them, the publication said.

Fawzia Zainal, elected first woman speaker of Bahrain

Fawzia Zainal is the first woman to lead Bahrain’s government, elected as speaker of the Council of Representatives. She, along with other legislators, presented a proposal concerned with education during this pandemic.

"The bill is aimed at controlling the quality of remote education, meeting academic and technical requirements as well as guaranteeing students’ rights and providing the necessary infrastructures for distance learning."

The article was originally published in The Asian World.