Prime Minister Imran Khan was seen being the only one not wearing a mask and people are not happy
Pakistan is currently witnessing a rapid escalation in coronavirus cases and is struggling to fight the deadly pandemic. In light of the current situation, the Government has found itself amidst criticism about its policies to control the effects of the virus.
In order to ensure that people were being responsible as the economy was being reopened, it was recently announced that masks would be mandatory in public places
the self proclaimed State Minister of Health of Pakistan Dr. Zafar Mirza had made an announcement on May 31 that masks would be made mandatory to be worn by everybody in “crowded public places, mosque, bazaars, shopping malls, public transport including road, rails and flights”.
اسلام آباد میں تمام عوامی جگہوں پر ماسک پہننا /منہ ڈھانپنا اب لازم قراردیدیاگیا ہے۔ مارکیٹس،عوامی مقامات مساجد،پبلک ٹرانسپورٹ،لاری اڈہ،گلیوں،سڑکوں، دفاتر میں چیکنگ ہوگی۔ مجسٹریٹ تین ہزار تک جرمانے اور دفعہ 188 تعزیرات پاکستان کے تحت جیل بھی بھیجا جا سکتا ہے https://t.co/meI0kcjkU5
— Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) May 31, 2020
Yesterday Prime Minister Imran Khan was seen visiting the GHQ headquarters and people noticed that he was the only one without a mask
PM @ImranKhanPTI visited Headquarters Inter Services Intelligence alongwith Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Federal Ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi,Asad Umar & SAPM Dr. Moeed Yousuf. Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid,DG ISI received the PM on his arrival at Headquarters pic.twitter.com/FqOh0tnQ5H
— PTI (@PTIofficial) June 3, 2020
People on social media were too quick to point out Prime Minister Imran Khan not wearing a face mask to DC Islamabad who had recently issued an order for public wearing of masks in Islamabad region
An instruction by DC included a strict warning and fine for the ones who were not willing to wear face masks.
@dcislamabad please fine him pic.twitter.com/oMqc4GOxxA
— Hashim (@hashim_i) June 3, 2020
Considering the fact that DC Islamabad has been actively sharing his efforts on social media regarding people following the mandatory rules, Pakistanis found it necessary to highlight the negligence by Prime Minister Imran Khan in not wearing a mask
DC has already been working hard to ensure that people are practicing the SOPs religiously. He has been issuing fines and warnings to the ones who not following the government directives regarding coronavirus.
Public Transport inspected again today. 38 challaned and 2 impounded for violation of SOPs https://t.co/JIXeZtcwMp pic.twitter.com/M117NSP9gO
— Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) May 30, 2020
Inspected F-10 Markaz. By and large SOPs were being followed. However there were some violations. Unfortunately had to take action. 5 shops sealed and warning issued to 8 shops pic.twitter.com/jPHrAjfDiS
— Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) May 30, 2020
People openly asked the DC Islamabad to fine Prime Minister Imran Khan
They were curious to know why the PM found it too difficult to follow the SOPs issued for the well-being of all.
Why can’t the PM follow SOP !??
— Rabee’a Abrar ربیعہ (@rubiaabrar) June 3, 2020
A lot of them kept on reminding the DC sahab about the fines
I hope @dcislamabad ll Fine Mr. pM for Violating SOP’s and Not wearing Mask! https://t.co/U68XmCQTz9
— Salma Kousar (@EskayJournalist) June 4, 2020
DC says who will not wear the mask that will be fine of 3000 rupees so Imran khan must pay 😂😂
— Abbas (@SyedAbas110) June 3, 2020
They argued that if common people are issued fines for not wearing a mask then the PM should also be treated the same way because no one is above the law, right?
Fine for general public for not wearing mask but for Imran khan no law is applicable
— Aman Ahmed (@AmanAhmed5) June 4, 2020
People are wondering if Prime Minister Khan will be issued a fine if they were given fines for the same mistake too
A lot of them are sharing their own fine slips.
Will the Youthia DC @hamzashafqaat now fine the PM for not wearing mask in Islamabad?
— Salaar Ahmad (@SalaarAhmad2) June 4, 2020
I was charged Rs. 1000 fine on not wearing the mask. What about PM? pic.twitter.com/AVesshMAiH
— Ali Bukhari (@syedalibukhari) June 4, 2020
So, what do you think? Should the PM be fined and will the DC actually fine the Prime minister of Pakistan for not following the mandatory SOPs. Let us know in the comments below.
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