Published 10:07 IST, April 25th 2020
Comparing Imran Khan's Ramzan & Easter wishes amid Covid exposes Pakistan's discrimination
Pakistan PM Imran Khan's hypocrisy against the country's religious minorities stood exposed in the eyes of his own citizens after he extended Ramzan greetings
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Pakistan Prime Minister's hypocrisy against country's religious mirities stood exposed even in eyes of his own citizens after he extended Ramzan greetings without making any request to people to here to social distancing rms and pray at home this time keeping in mind COVID-19 pandemic - sharply in contrast to Christian Easter celebration.
A comparison of Imran Khan's Ramzan tweet to his greetings on Easter a few weeks ago where he h strongly urged 2 percent mirity of Christians to celebrate Easter at home abiding by 'national safety protocols' lays his double-standards bare, and brings to light plight of mirities in neighbouring nation. This comes after Pakistan government has permitted congregational prayers in Mosques for month.
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Imran Khan's Ramzan wish:
And here's his Easter greeting:
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Meanwhile, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday slammed Imran Khan-led Pakistan Government for allowing congregational prayers in Mosques and for sending out "mixed messs". In an interview with a British brocaster, Bhutto said that Imran Khan's logic and reasoning to change restrictions which were alrey in place are beyond comprehension.
Several countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, Syria, Leban and Egypt have stopped congregational prayers. In several Arab countries, azan (call for prayer) has been amended and w it urges people to pray in ir homes.
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Pakistan on Thursday reported 253 deaths from vel Coronavirus while total number of cases surged to 11,940.
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10:08 IST, April 25th 2020