Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Chairman, Council of Islamic Ideology Dr. Qibla Ayaz on Friday said that the announcement of Prime Minster to avoid gatherings on Eid-ul-Azha should be declared as a state policy.
He said that the local administrations should be instructed to take action against the elements involved in violation of SOPs and guidelines, Radio Pakistan reported.
He said that on the event of Eid-ul-Fitr, the people violated the guidelines of the government that resulted in a peak in number of COVID-19 cases.
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the government has again issued the guidelines that must be complied with, while the local administration must take action to stop the public gatherings, he added.
Chairman suggested that the cattle market must be shifted away from populated areas. He also appealed to the Ulema that they have to play their role to ensure limited gatherings at mosques.
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Friday was informed that guidelines have been prepared regarding Eidul Azha, which were also shared with all the provinces. The NCOC suggested setting up ‘Cattle Mandis’ outside the cities, compulsory testing of animal handlers, ‘Mandis’ timing from morning to evening and engaging ulema for implementation of SOPs on eve of Eid.
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Asad Umar chaired the NCOC meeting and reviewed Eidul Azha/Cattle Mandi Management, Epi Curve Chart, availability of COVID-19 and Non COVID-19 medicines, disease projections and need assessment.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister directed for evolving an effective monitoring mechanism to check social distance and follow SOPs besides setting up separate cattle herds in the Cattle Mandis.
The NCOC panel was told if the people follow the SOPs on Eidul Azha like Eidul Fatr in letter and spirit further COVID-19 spread could be contained.
