MOI cautions against SOPs violations on Jumma Tul Wida, Shab-e-Qadar prayers.

ISLAMABAD -- Ministry of Interior on Wednesday cautioned the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) of violations of standard operating procedures (SOPs) on the occasions of Jumma tul Wida and Shab-e-Qadar.

The NCOC meeting headed by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar discussed the management of Juma tul Wida, Yom ul Quds, Eid Namaz and standard operating procedures (SOPs), proposal for resumption of outbound flights, types and usages of ventilators and Epidemic Curve chart.

Federal Minister for Interior Brigadier (Retd) Ijaz Ahmed Shah informed the forum that certain violations had occurred in different districts on Yom-e-Ali where certain dignitaries had lead the processions though the provinces had agreed to not hold any procession. The ulemas had also announced to fully observe the occasions of Jumma tul Wida and Shab-e-Qadr.

He added that earlier there was 90 percent compliance of SOPs whereas at the moment there was no abidance of the guidelines. Shah noted that efforts be made to ensure the implementation of SOPs without resorting to force to maintain peace and stability. He urged to...