President Dr Arif Alvi has announced that the nation is observing Youm-e-Dua today (Friday) to pray to Almighty Allah for protection against Coronavirus pandemic. Speaking after an interaction with Ulema in Islamabad, he said a strategy of combination of prayers, precautionary measures, and taking care of the weak segment of the society will be pursued in the second wave of Covid-19.

The President appealed the masses to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedures to check surge of the pandemic.

He also urged the media to enhance its role for spreading awareness among people about SOPs against the pandemic.