Pakistani Umpire Aleem Dar's Lahore Restaurant Offers Free Food For Umemployeed People Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Dar runs a restaurant under the name ‘Dar's Delighto' in Lahore and he has announced that Pakistani citizens, who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic, can have their meals at his restaurant.

Aleem Dar

New Delhi: Amid the coronavirus cases increasing at a rapid rate over the last week in Pakistan, ICC panelled international umpire Aleem Dar has offered to provide free food at his restaurant in Lahore for the unemployed people . Dar runs a restaurant under the name ‘Dar's Delighto' in Lahore and he has announced that Pakistani citizens, who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic, can have their meals at his restaurant. Around 1200 confirmed coronavirus cases have been reported so far in Pakistan while nine people have lost their lives. "Coronavirus has spread all over the world and its effects are now being seen in Pakistan as well," Dar in a video message. "However, without our support, our government cannot control this. I request all people to follow the instructions as directed by the government. "During this lockdown, people have become jobless. I own a restaurant named Dar's Delighto on Pia Road in Lahore. People who don't have a job now, can come there and eat food for free," added the 51-year-old Dar, who has officiated in 386 international matches– the most by anyone. Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been playing his part in contributing to relief efforts by donating disinfectant soap, material and food to the needy in the country. Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar also appealed to people to help each other rising above religion and economic status during the coronavirus pandemic. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Akhtar said it is time for people to think about others, "time to be a human, not Hindu, Muslim. People will have to help each other, collect funds."