In some respects, Pakistan appears to be moving with the times in dealing with the pandemic.

However, conspicuously missing in the government’s seemingly reasoned stance is the concept of ‘flattening the curve’, which has been the priority for most countries around the world in their fight against the coronavirus. When the rate of transmission slows (or ‘flattens’ instead of rising), there is less stress on medical services on any given day, and there are more ICU beds and equipment available for those who need them.

This critical turning point prevents health systems from being overwhelmed by a deluge of Covid-19 cases and affords governments breathing space to plan relief operations.

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