Islamabad : Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said Ulema’s role in anti-polio drive is vital.
National Ulema Conference the Prime Minister urged the nation to get their children vaccinated to save them from polio virus. He said saving children from Polio is our collective responsibility.
Appreciating the role of Ulema, the prime minister asked them to back the government in eradicating polio from the country. He said that we should learn from spiritual experience. The Prime Minister said curse on those who consider polio vaccines are unislamic. He said moderation is the prominent identity of Muslims. He said polio is a common threat for our future generations.
The Prime Minister said Quran and Sunnah are the best source of guidance for us in this regard. He said religious platforms should be used to disseminate awareness about elimination of this virus from the society.
Talking about Israeli aggression in Gaza, he said Israeli Prime Minister is a butcher who is killing innocent children.
Addressing National Ulema Conference, Caretaker Minister for National Health Services, Dr. Nadeem Jan said the government is taking all measures to ensure the eradication of polio.
The Health Minister requested the Ulema and religious scholars to use Masjid and Mehrab for the noble cause.
Speaking on the occasion, Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi said it is a national issue and it has no link with any sect.
He urged media to spread awareness among masses about the sensitivity of this very serious issue.