Pakistan’s Readiness against Epidemics and Pandemics: An Appraisal

Abstract

Since the Covid-19 outbreak in the world, the masses of every country are striving for
their safety globally. No country is out of its reach, fear and terror. Socially,
economically and medically the epidemic has affected every aspect of human life. As it
hits Pakistan, it changes the outlook of overall life. Taking into account the brief
history of pandemics that have occurred in the history of mankind, the paper studies
the preparatory steps taken over time universally. The paper encompasses a study
into the Pakistan’s fight against HIV/AIDS and the steps taken by the government to
counter it. Later the study specifically focuses on the advent of COVID-19 in Pakistan,
its effects and the outlined strategy of government of Pakistan to fight it. It also
highlights various grey areas observed so far in the fight against the pandemic
ranging from social, political, religious, economic and technical aspects. In the end
few suggestions have been offered to mitigate the threat and strengthen the response
against the pandemic.