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Abstract

This study discusses the emergence of the myriad of stress patterns experienced by different professionals and people of different classes in Pakistan during COVID- 19 pandemic. To support this argument, the perspectives of different professionals regarding stress: doctors, engineers teachers and students, from private and public sectors from Pakistan have been incorporated into the study. A survey research method was employed and subsequent data was collected form 433 people through convenience sampling method. The research argument that COVID-19 has inculcated stress in people has been supported by the views of psychological theorists regarding stress, its functions and effects on human psyche and behavior. The research reveals that COVID-19 has given rise to the emotional, economical and academic and professional stress, social-alienation, social fallibility and many other types of fear among people as has been brought to light on the basis of subjects' questionnaires. The study recommends that various stress management strategies should be adopted to minimize the stress level in people.