The Sindh government has announced a complete lockdown in the province for this Friday, 17 April, from 12 noon to 3 pm. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah stated that he had secured the cooperation of the ulema “so far” and that on Saturday, 18 April, a meeting will decide new Standard Operationg Procedures (SOPs) for […]
Under the directions of Islamic scholar Syed Rahat Hussain al-Hussaini, the Markazi Jamia Imamia Mosque in Gilgit has decided to close down for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic. This will apply to all mosques affiliated with the Shia Muslim community in suburban areas of Gilgit. All religious congregations and other community-related events, whether they […]
Some of the official hand-wringing over imposing the inevitable Coronavirus-related lockdown has decreased. It cannot be said that it is a thing of the past, because the Prime Minister still does not seem entirely convinced. But a far bigger challenge remains unaddressed, effectively nullifying any positive effects from the lockdown. Prayers and worship-related congregations continue […]