By Asif Shahzad
(Reuters) - Sabir Durrani prays every day at mosque in Multan
dozens in attendance - none wearing face masks
thousands flouting govt orders banning religious congregations
coronavirus infected 5,300 people, killed 93
world's 2nd most populous Muslim country
imam said virus can't infect us the way it does Western people
we wash five times a day before prayers, infidels don't
so we need not worry. God is with us
60% cases in Pakistan linked to pilgrimage in Middle East, tablig
worry is big spike from Friday prayers
Ramadan 2 weeks away, mosque attendance to increase
Religion, prayers emotional issue in Pakistan
Islamic lobby holds immense clout in Pakistan
Religious parties whip up large, violent, crowds over religion
Council of Islamic Ideology called on public to cooperate
several imams and local leaders opposed ban
religious party said govt orders to limit congregations unacceptable
"we will think mosques deserted on America's instructions" Mufti Fakatullah
"We're ready to give our lives, but not ready to desert our mosques."
Karachi police were attacked for 2nd straight week
attempted to halt Friday prayer
policewoman injured in clashes
previous week, police fired shots to quell angry mob
In other cities, police turning blind eye to mosque gatherings
top Twitter in Pakistan "Muslims, the mosque is calling you".
In Islamabad, hundreds gathered Fri without hindrance at largest mosque
March 27 authorities arrested 38 people but charges dropped, people released
govt don't want to lose support of religious proletariat
sensitive matter, don't want to impose using a stick
not enough sticks to implement it across Pakistan
My comments : And you thought our folks were stupid . . . .
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