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Allegation: PM IK failed in ‘clear messaging’ on Corona threat right from the beginning & is now shifting the blame on the lack of self discipline by the public.
Rebuttal: We have compiled clips of PM’s addresses starting from March 17 to see how he communicated. [1]
Allegation: PM IK failed in ‘clear messaging’ on Corona threat right from the beginning & is now shifting the blame on the lack of self discipline by the public.
Rebuttal: We have compiled clips of PM’s addresses starting from March 17 to see how he communicated. [1]
March 17, 2020:
First Address on Corona
He says that this war can only be won if fought “collectively” & with self discipline. Self discipline he explains as staying away from crowded places & avoiding hand shakes. Asks people to wash their hands & not to touch eyes/mouths [2]
First Address on Corona
He says that this war can only be won if fought “collectively” & with self discipline. Self discipline he explains as staying away from crowded places & avoiding hand shakes. Asks people to wash their hands & not to touch eyes/mouths [2]
March 22, 2020:
Second address on Corona (clip 1)
Says that if we didn’t observe self discipline & continued arranging parties & social gatherings, this Virus would spread. In the end, again requests to observe self discipline for the sake of saving lives of our elders [3]
Second address on Corona (clip 1)
Says that if we didn’t observe self discipline & continued arranging parties & social gatherings, this Virus would spread. In the end, again requests to observe self discipline for the sake of saving lives of our elders [3]
March 22, 2020:
Second address on Corona (clip 2)
The PM says he needs public’s help & support on self discipline against Corona otherwise it would spread & then he would be forced to go for a lockdown which will have DRASTIC consequences. Hopes public won’t disappoint him [4]
Second address on Corona (clip 2)
The PM says he needs public’s help & support on self discipline against Corona otherwise it would spread & then he would be forced to go for a lockdown which will have DRASTIC consequences. Hopes public won’t disappoint him [4]
March 24, 2020:
An hour long Interaction with supposedly senior anchors
While explaining the economic consequences of a lockdown, requests public to avoid gatherings as the virus spreads wherever there is a large gathering. [5]
An hour long Interaction with supposedly senior anchors
While explaining the economic consequences of a lockdown, requests public to avoid gatherings as the virus spreads wherever there is a large gathering. [5]
March 30, 2020
Third address on Corona within two weeks
Ends his address by appealing the people not to attend gatherings. Urges them to employ their senses (hikmat istmal kren) & observe social distancing otherwise our actions would endanger lives of elderly [6]
Third address on Corona within two weeks
Ends his address by appealing the people not to attend gatherings. Urges them to employ their senses (hikmat istmal kren) & observe social distancing otherwise our actions would endanger lives of elderly [6]
April 3, 2020:
An hour long media interaction by the PM & his entire team
The PM categorically says that it is NOT true that people from sub-continent have some special immunity against Corona & thus urges the public to take full preventive measures. [7]
An hour long media interaction by the PM & his entire team
The PM categorically says that it is NOT true that people from sub-continent have some special immunity against Corona & thus urges the public to take full preventive measures. [7]
April 8, 2020:
PM’s press briefing with his team
Urges people to avoid gathering as the virus spread rapidly in such gatherings. Categorically says that it is NOT true that Pakistanis have any special immunity against Corona “Khuda ka wasta hae ye ghalat fehmi main na rehen[8]
PM’s press briefing with his team
Urges people to avoid gathering as the virus spread rapidly in such gatherings. Categorically says that it is NOT true that Pakistanis have any special immunity against Corona “Khuda ka wasta hae ye ghalat fehmi main na rehen[8]
April 18, 2020
An hour long briefing by the PM & his team on Corona (clip 1)
He urges the ulema, police, journalists, columnists, anchors, artists & opinion makers to “educate” the public to follow the social distancing rules [9]
An hour long briefing by the PM & his team on Corona (clip 1)
He urges the ulema, police, journalists, columnists, anchors, artists & opinion makers to “educate” the public to follow the social distancing rules [9]
April 18, 2020
An hour long briefing by the PM & his team on Corona (clip 2)
Asks Imams to follow to agreed SOPs during Ramadan prayers to ensure social distancing.
Implores factory owners to abide by the agreed rules & SOPs otherwise such sites would have to be sealed [10]
An hour long briefing by the PM & his team on Corona (clip 2)
Asks Imams to follow to agreed SOPs during Ramadan prayers to ensure social distancing.
Implores factory owners to abide by the agreed rules & SOPs otherwise such sites would have to be sealed [10]
April 21, 2020:
Media briefing by the PM & his team
Tries to make the people realise that you are an “independent” nation & independent nations use “wisdom/hikmat” to make their INFORMED decision. Again says that the war against Corona is a collective responsibility [11]
Media briefing by the PM & his team
Tries to make the people realise that you are an “independent” nation & independent nations use “wisdom/hikmat” to make their INFORMED decision. Again says that the war against Corona is a collective responsibility [11]
April 21, 2020
Media briefing by the PM & his team
Requests the public to offer prayers at their homes instead of going to mosques like all other Muslim countries. Further adds that no one wants closure of mosques however in case SOPs are not followed they will be sealed [12]
Media briefing by the PM & his team
Requests the public to offer prayers at their homes instead of going to mosques like all other Muslim countries. Further adds that no one wants closure of mosques however in case SOPs are not followed they will be sealed [12]
May 7, 2020:
Media briefing by the PM & his team
Repeating that the virus spreads quickly in gatherings & crowds, urges the public to observe social distancing
Media briefing by the PM & his team
Repeating that the virus spreads quickly in gatherings & crowds, urges the public to observe social distancing
May 15, 2020:
Media briefing of the PM & his team
The Prime Minister again says that the virus spreads quickly wherever there is a large gathering so requests his people not to go in crowded places [14]
Media briefing of the PM & his team
The Prime Minister again says that the virus spreads quickly wherever there is a large gathering so requests his people not to go in crowded places [14]
May 15, 2020
Media briefing of the PM & his team (clip 2)
Appeals the public, mill/factory owners & shopkeepers to strictly follow the SOPs otherwise the virus would again spread & govt. would be forced to enforce ‘smart lockdowns’ on areas with high cases/cluster [15]
Media briefing of the PM & his team (clip 2)
Appeals the public, mill/factory owners & shopkeepers to strictly follow the SOPs otherwise the virus would again spread & govt. would be forced to enforce ‘smart lockdowns’ on areas with high cases/cluster [15]
June 1, 2020
PM’s briefing after NCC meeting:
Says that easing of lockdowns doesn’t mean a return to normalcy or pre-Corona days. Urges the public/businesses to strictly follow govt’s SOPs or else govt. would be forced to impose “smart lockdowns” [16]
PM’s briefing after NCC meeting:
Says that easing of lockdowns doesn’t mean a return to normalcy or pre-Corona days. Urges the public/businesses to strictly follow govt’s SOPs or else govt. would be forced to impose “smart lockdowns” [16]
June 5, 2020
Briefing by the PM & his entire team
Here is talking about the volunteers who should spread awareness among masses about the need to follow SOPs for easing of lockdowns. He further urges the business owners not to violate the SOPs as it would endanger all [17]
Briefing by the PM & his entire team
Here is talking about the volunteers who should spread awareness among masses about the need to follow SOPs for easing of lockdowns. He further urges the business owners not to violate the SOPs as it would endanger all [17]
