by Zafar Hussain

The participants of the walk – carrying banners and play cards inscribed with “We are united” – were chanting slogans to show their support to Chinese people coping with novel coronavirus.【Photo/China Economic Net】

ISLAMABAD, Feb.13 (China Economic Net) - Students and faculty members of Sargodha University, along with the Chinese teachers, actively participated in a walk to express solidarity with China in its fight against the novel coronavirus  (COVID-19).

The walk was arranged by Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) on Thursday – started from the Jinnah Block and ended at the Admin Block. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad, Director PICS Dr. Fazal-ur-Rahman and Chinese nationals, who teach the Chinese language at Sargodha University, took part in the walk.

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor said that China has set an example of bravery, unity, and commitment to the world by overcoming the outbreak of novel coronavirus in no time. China built specialized hospitals in just over a week, which speaks volumes about the capability of China to fight against the epidemic, he added.

“Teachers and students of Sargodha University stand with China at this critical time, and we know that China will surely succeed in defeating this disease as it coped with similar challenges in the past,” he concluded.

Dr. Fazal-ur-Rahman expressed that China is a great nation which has always faced challenges with enormous courage and commitment, adding that China took targeted measures to curb the virus in an unprecedented way.

The students expressed that they love Chinese and stand firm with their Chinese brothers and sisters.
The participants of the walk – carrying banners and play cards inscribed with “We are united” – were chanting slogans to show their support to Chinese people coping with novel coronavirus.