PHOTO: TWITTER Prime Minister Imran Khan avoided shaking hands with a notable religious scholar on Monday as a precautionary measure advised by health experts during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The premier met Maulana Tariq Jameel and the two discussed measures taken to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country. Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI & Maulana Tariq Jamil leading by example by taking strict precautionary measures in times of Corona Pandemic. We all need to play our role and avoid handshakes & other physical contact to ensure public health & safety#CoronaVirusUpdates pic.twitter.com/ZOJRWpiBI1 — Prime Minister’s Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) March 16, 2020 PM Imran requested the renowned cleric to play a role for a temporary ban on religious gatherings in the wake of the virus’ outbreak and to also hold special prayers for the country. The premier also touched upon the decisions of the National Security Committee (NSC) in the meeting. Sources said Maulana Jameel will issue a statement pertaining to precautionary measures for containing the virus. Provincial authorities on Monday confirmed 41 new cases of coronavirus in Sindh, pushing the number of confirmed cases in the province to 76 and the national tally to 94. This is the single largest increase in novel… Read full this story
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