AJK PM announces Nishan-e-Kashmir for GB doctor who died of coronaviruse
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Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider on Friday announced
the “Nishan-e-Kashmir” — the state’s highest official award — for Dr Usama Riaz
of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for carrying out his duty to fight Covid-19 at the cost of
his life.
“Dr
Usama Shaheed has set an ever-lasting example of bravery and courage and he is
the pride of not just his community and country but also of entire humanity,”
said the AJK premier at a meeting held to review the overall situation.
The
meeting also paid rich tribute to the heroic services of medical workers.
"The
doctors and paramedical staff are the frontline soldiers of our fight against
novel coronavirus and we are beholden to them in this regard," the prime
minister remarked.
He also announced a bonus equal to one-month’s basic pay for
doctors and paramedical staff across AJK from grade one to 20 in recognition of
their bravery. He also vowed that the government would ensure their protection
and equip them with personal protective gear.

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