Pakistan’s Strategy during COVID-19 Pandemic

Muhammad Faisal; Ijaz Latif

doi:10.32350/jppp.31.07

Muhammad Faisal Department of Political Science, Government Graduate College, Shakargarh, Pakistan
Ijaz Latif Department of International Relations, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32350/jppp.31.07

Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic strategy, economic depression, Pakistan, vigilant policy

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The COVID-19 pandemic emerged in December 2019. The virus affected every domain of human life across the world. In particular, economy is considered to be the most affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the nation-states are still experiencing socio-economic consequences. Pakistan is also not an exceptional case in this context since the COVID-19 pandemic affected its economy as well. The country is still experiencing economic depression. Therefore, the current study examined the strategy employed by Pakistani government during COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the study also analyzed how government used its resources to feed the population. This research concluded that the government needs a vigilant long term policy framework to stabilize the worsening economic conditions of Pakistan.

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