-Describe PM approach on Corona as realistic and in accordance with ground realities
ISLAMABAD, April 20: Religious scholars have strongly supported the lockdown strategy of the government in a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan, a statement from PM Office said on Monday.
A delegation of clerics called on PM Imran in Islamabad today and assured him of their full support in implementing precautionary measures taken by the government to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country.
They said that the stance of the prime minister over the lockdown is a realistic approach and in accordance with ground realities.
Briefing the media after the meeting, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information FirdousAshiqAwan said that it was decided that ‘Youm-e-Tauba’ would be observed on the coming Friday to seek the Almighty’s blessings in this difficult time.
Minister for Religious Affairs DrNoorulHaqQadri said that the clerics requested the prime minister to provide relief to mosques and seminaries, to which the premier said he would discuss this with his financial team.
PM Imran also directed the education ministry to plan teleschools for the students of seminaries as well.
The authorities swung into action last week after prominent religious leaders announced that the lockdown will no more apply on mosques. They had said that taraweeh and congregational prayers would continue as usual during the holy month of Ramazan.-Agencies
