China solidarity walk by UoS faculty, students.

SARGODHA -- The students and faculty of the University of Sargodha (UoS), along with the Chinese teachers, participated in a walk to express solidarity with China in its struggle against the coronavirus.

The walk - arranged by Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) - started from the Jinnah Block and ended at the Admin Block. Vice Chancellor Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad, PICS director Dr Fazalur Rahman and Chinese nationals, who teach Chinese language at the university, took part in the walk.

The VC said China had set an example of bravery, unity, and commitment for the world by overcoming the outbreak of coronavirus in no time. It built a specialised hospital within just over a week, which spoke volumes of the capability of China to fight against the virus, he added.

Dr Ahmad said the mortality rate of the coronavirus was just two percent, which was being exaggerated to malign the reputation of China internationally.

'The teachers and students of the UoS stand with China at this critical time,' he added.

Dr Fazalur Rahman said China was a great nation and it had always faced every challenge with enormous courage and commitment.

'Negative propaganda is being...