Seeks reply from deputy attorney general within 10 days. PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI: The Ministry of Health, Organisation of the Islamic Conference and Islamic Development Bank have invited Imam-e-Kaaba Abdul Rahman al Sudais to attend the International Ulema Conference on Polio Eradication.
To be held in Islamabad from June 15 to 16, the event is expected to draw at least 50-60 religious dignitaries and experts from across the world, including scholars from UAE, Kuwait, al Azhar University Egypt as well as one former Imam-e-Kaaba.
Involving local religious figures to change public opinion is an old practice in Pakistan.
Previous polio campaigns in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the Fata have been conducted with the help of local clerics.
One of them was run between 2010 and 2012 by the National Research & Development Foundation which claims to have reduced refusal rates in Fata almost tenfold.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 12th, 2014.
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This sick hold of clerics over the minds of Pakistanis is the main downfall of Pakistan.
What good will this arab ape do? isn't it due to saudis use of petro dollars to propagate their tribal backward version of islam the reason why we are in this mess in the first place
it is a good move. He should discuus the terrorism issue in pakistan.
A smart move..although it would be interesting to see if he denounces the Taliban and their activities too.....especially since most of his Hajj sermons in the last few years have denounced terrorism...Fingers crossed..
Good to see this. Please also ask the respected Imam-e-Kaba to ask all stakeholders to end violence and their ends.
Empty words and dramas that's what the corrupt ruling class excels in Pakistan