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By Asif Shahzad
(Reuters) - Sabir Durrani prays every day at mosque in Multan
dozens in attendance - none wearing face masks

thousands flouting govt orders banning religious congregations 
coronavirus infected 5,300 people,  killed 93 
world's 2nd most populous Muslim country
imam said virus can't infect us the way it does Western peoplewe wash five times a day before prayers, infidels don'tso we need not worry. God is with us
60% cases in Pakistan linked to pilgrimage in Middle East, tablig worry is big spike from Friday prayers Ramadan 2 weeks away, mosque attendance to increase
Religion, prayers emotional issue in PakistanIslamic lobby holds immense clout in PakistanReligious parties whip up large, violent, crowds over religion
Council of Islamic Ideology called on public to cooperate several imams and local leaders opposed ban
religious party said govt orders to limit congregations unacceptable"we will think mosques deserted on America's instructions" Mufti Fakatullah "We're ready to give our lives, but not ready to desert our mosques."
Karachi police were attacked for 2nd straight week attempted to halt Friday prayerpolicewoman injured in clashesprevious week, police fired shots to quell angry mob
In other cities, police turning blind eye to mosque gatheringstop Twitter in Pakistan "Muslims, the mosque is calling you"

In Islamabad, hundreds gathered Fri without hindrance at largest mosqueMarch 27 authorities arrested 38 people but charges dropped, people released
govt don't want to lose support of religious proletariatsensitive matter, don't want to impose using a sticknot enough sticks to implement it across Pakistan
My comments :  And you thought our folks were stupid . . . .
Posted by Syed Akbar Ali 

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