ISLAMABAD, April 23: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Thursday that strict action would be taken against the violators of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during lockdown.
The government has been considering to constitute committees to ensure the complete implementation of SOPs in religious activities during the month of Ramadan. Religious scholars, community leaders and political leaders would be a part of these committees, she said. “Strict lockdown in the whole country can create economic issues for the middle class and low-income people, so the government would cordon off the areas where corona cases would emerge,” she further added.
After the 18th amendment the provincial governments are free to take measures for the welfare of public; however, the federal government would support the provincial governments by providing guidelines, she mentioned.
Political opponents should stop playing politics in this situation and should focus on serving the masses, she remarked. “We respect the doctors and paramedical staff as they were fighting against the fatal disease”, she said adding the government is focused on the safety of the masses. Meanwhile, Dr Awan said in a tweet that on the directives of the Prime Minister, Pakistan Television (PTV) has arrangements for live telecast of Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. She said as always, the blessings of the month of Ramadan would reach every home. She said in this time of epidemic, people would stay in their homes and participate in live telecast of Taraweeh prayers. -APP
