Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to remain in constant touch with the religious scholars and the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on matters pertaining to COVID-19.

He was talking to Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri who called on him in Islamabad on Friday.      

The Prime Minister said the religious scholars should be kept informed about the latest coronavirus trends so that the message of compliance of SOPs continue to emanate from mosques.

It was also made clear on the occasion that the mosques will not be shut down but it is imperative to ensure compliance of SOPs.

Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri also apprised the Prime Minister about the restructuring of Ulema and Mashaikh Council.