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Pakistan Day Postponed in Light of Coronavirus

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   Festivities for this year's Pakistan Day have been "curtailedin light
   of the coronavirus outbreak," according to a report postedonthe
   internet site of Dawn newspaper.

   "All public gatherings, including the much-anticipatedmilitary
   parade,are postponed as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of
   thevirus," the account said.

   PresidentArifAlvi said in a statement on Radio Pakistanthateveryone has
   a responsibility"in educatingthe masses about the preventive measures
   against the virus."

   Prime Minister Imran Khan, also on Radio Pakistan, cautioned the nation
   against panicking and said Pakistan "has the capability to face any
   ordeal."

   Pakistan Day is observed annually on March 23 in commemoration of the
   Lahore resolution of March23, 1940 and the officialadoption of
   Pakistan's firstconstitution.

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