ISLAMABAD: As the country battles the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) today (Thursday) has announced that preachers have been asked to promote the use of coronavirus vaccine in the Friday prayers sermons.
In a joint statement issued by several scholars, the Ulema Council said, “During the Friday prayers, the use of coronavirus vaccine and implementation of coronavirus SOPs will be promoted.”
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said Imams would appeal to the people of Pakistan to administer the coronavirus vaccine and follow safety measures.
“The third wave of coronavirus is dangerous, and Islamic principles during such a situation have advised following safety measures,” the special assistant added.
Meanwhile, Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar has urged the people of Pakistan to play their part as responsible citizens and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.
Taking to Twitter, the federal minister said, “The entire region is experiencing a spike in coronavirus cases.Wear a mask, avoid crowded places, wash hands or sanitise often, reduce travel to only essential work.”
In the last 24 hours, Pakistan reported the highest single-day cases — 4,974 — since June 30, according to the latest government data. The country also reported 98 more deaths, taking the nationwide death tally to 14,530 as the third wave of coronavirus intensifies.
