Corona Relief Tiger Force

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Pakistan's Corona Relief Tiger Force
پاکستان کرونا ریلیف ٹائگر فورس
Formation29 March 2020;5 years ago (2020-03-29)
Dissolved10 April 2022;3 years ago (2022-04-10)
Type Volunteer Force
PurposeAssisting Health Facilities in Corona-Affected Areas of Pakistan
Headquarters Islamabad, Pakistan
Location
Website Tiger Force Website
Urdu: کرونا سے پاک پاکستان
English: Pakistan Free from Corona

Pakistan Corona Relief Tiger Force was a volunteer task force aimed at providing health facilities in areas affected by the pandemic in Pakistan. [1] Initiated by Pakistan's Prime Minister, Mr. Imran Khan, the force was established due to the shortage of staff in existing institutions, despite Pakistan's population being more than 60% youth who could contribute significantly. Beginning its operations in Islamabad, the task force expanded its role as the spread of COVID-19 increased across other cities in Pakistan. [2] Volunteers played a crucial role in supporting district administrations by implementing coronavirus standard operating procedures, such as social distancing measures in mosques and public spaces. [3] Additionally, they distributed food and essential supplies to impoverished communities and ensured compliance with 'smart lockdowns' in coronavirus hotspots. Muhammad Usman Dar was appointed to oversee the governance of the task force. [4]

The Corona Relief Tiger Force was criticized by some journalists as being ineffective and failing to achieve some of its promised goals. [5]

References

  1. "Formed to combat COVID-19, Pakistan government puts 'Tiger Force' to other tasks". Arab News.[ dead link ]
  2. "Corona Relief Tiger Force volunteers to get certificates". The Nations.[ dead link ]
  3. "Where are the Tigers?". The News.[ dead link ]
  4. "PM Imran wants Tiger Force to help not just with coronavirus but also climate change, locusts". Dawn.[ dead link ]
  5. خان, عزیز اللہ. "کورونا ریلیف ٹائیگر فورس: رضاکار کچھ کر بھی رہے ہیں یا صرف اعلانات ہو رہے ہیں؟". BBC.com. BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-12.