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Punjab's doctors urge govt to review decision regarding congregational prayers

Published April 23, 2020
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The Punjab chapter of the Pakistan Medical Association urged the government to reconsider its decision to allow congregational prayers and Taraweeh at mosques during Ramazan.

Addressing a press conference, PMA Punjab chapter President Ashraf Nizami said: "The govt is the captain of this ship, it should review this decision. Allowing people to pray within a distance of 6 feet is not practical."

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