Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that we would never leave the people of Gilgit Baltistan alone in these challenging times. Pakistanis will fight against COVID-19 as one, he added.
In a tweet, ISPR Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar said: “Pakistan Army is cognizant of the challenges facing the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. We are working closely with GB Govt and civil administration to provide all possible support while additional resources are being arranged on a war footing.”
... “in conjunction with Federal Government. We will never leave the people of GB alone in these challenging times. Pakistanis will fight against COVID-19 as one” COAS. (2/2)
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) March 24, 2020
Due to difficult terrain and far-flung areas and accessibility issues, GB needs very quick attention as total coronavirus confirmed cases are 80 with one death.