Forced cremation of Lankan Muslims' bodies ended due to PM's visit: Ashrafi.

LAHORE -- The Sri Lankan government's decision to end the forced cremation of the COVID-19 victim Muslims' bodies and permission for burial in accordance with the Islamic law was made possible only due to Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Colombo and his request to the host country authorities.

This was stated by Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman and Prime Minister's Special Aide on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi while talking to reporter here. He said that being a global Muslim leader, PM Imran Khan did a great service to the Muslim community living in Sri Lanka by getting resolved a sensitive religious issue of burial of the deceased.

He said that after the Sri Lankan successful visit, the prime minister once again won the hearts of Pakistanis and specially the Muslim Ummah across the world.

Referring to the Sri...