KARACHI, July 4: Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has directed the administration to ensure that loudspeakers in mosques are only used for Azaan (prayer calls) and Khutba-i-Juma (Friday prayer sermons), says.

The chief minister issued directives in this regard after receiving several public complaints. Dr Arbab has directed the home department's additional chief secretary to ensure that mosques of all the schools of thought follow these instructions.

He said that the decision had been taken to avoid the creation of misunderstandings among various schools of thought besides promoting sectarian harmony and brotherhood in the province.

He said that loudspeakers were reportedly being used for spreading religious views which might hurt the feelings of the followers of other schools of thought. Dr Arbab Rahim also issued directives prohibiting the use of loudspeakers by audio and video shops for playing indecent songs all over Sindh.

"Pakistan is an Islamic state where such an attitude cannot be allowed. Our youth must refrain from such activities and it is our duty to take steps to save our youth from these indecencies," he added.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim praised the faculty of Jamia Farooquia for imparting religious education in its true spirit. The chief minister visited the religious institution in Shah Faisal Colony here on Saturday.