Pak diaspora (doctors, taxi drivers and philanthropists) in western countries are doing commendable job during COVID-19, and they are epitome of sacrifice. According to a news report by German news outlet, Deutsche Welle (DW) Urdu, Pakistani taxi drivers are providing free of charge rides to doctors and nurses working on the frontline to fight COVID-19 in the European country.”My name is Syed Sheraz and I am from Pakistan. There are hundreds of Pakistani drivers, alongwith me, providing social services in Barcelona during this time. Whenever a calamity strikes, we are always ready to provide our services to the host country.In 2017, there was a terrorist incident, even at that time Pakistanis provided residents social services, by giving them free rides,” he is heard saying.
In the clip, a Spanish doctor introduces himself and expresses gratitude towards the Pakistani cab drivers providing their services at a time of crisis.Twitter account @SpaininPakistan with the bio “official account of the Embassy of Spain in Islamabad” shared another clip from the DW report. It wrote: “Pakistani taxi drivers, more than150, in Barcelona and other cities, are providing free transportation to medical staff treating COVID 19 patients. Thank you for this generous and noble initiative.”A clip shared on Twitter by Pakistani actress Nadia Jamil, @NJLahori, showed how Pakistani Taxi Drivers in Barcelona are giving free taxi service to all Corners Nurses and Medical Staff. They wait outside the hospitals for them. Respect to all medic staff and all those supporting them during these difficult times.
Pakistani people have adopted multi-dimensional approach to strengthen their role and contribution. Doctors from different age groups laid down their lives fighting against the pandemic, not only in Pakistan but abroad too, as a British-Pakistani doctor went beyond call of duty and gave his life treating victims of the virus.Pakistan has become the largest exporter of young Pakistani doctors to the UK. According to General Medical Council (GMC), over 600 Pakistani medical graduates have taken the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test this year alone. Last but not the least, Pakistan army contingents in peacekeeping missions around the globe contributed to the maintenance of international peace and security, and earned a good name for Pakistan.
Last year, the United Nations peacekeeping chief had praised Pakistani troops for the great dedication and professionalism they displayed in serving the world body’s peacekeeping missions around the globe that contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security.In what were once the world’s major conflict zones, many locals still remember Pakistan by the distinctive image of ‘Blue Helmets’. Such has been the presence and commitment of Pakistan’s military and security personnel when it comes to United Nations peacekeeping duties.Beginning with Congo in 1960, Pakistan has deployed peacekeepers in virtually every continent. In the 60 years that followed, the country has sent more than 200,000 troops for 46 missions in 28 different countries, consistently making it one of the top five contributors.
