Citizens pray for peace in Karachi on PM's appeal

MULTAN: Like other parts of the country, people of Multan observed a 'Youm-e-Dua' on Friday in response to an appeal from Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani for peace in Karachi and an end to other challenges being faced by the country.

A large number of citizens reached mosques to perform "Juma-tul-wida" prayers. Ulema from all schools of thought highlighted different aspects of blessings of Ramazan in their sermons. They stressed upon people to promote brotherhood and unity into their ranks as it was very essential to put the country on the way to progress and prosperity.

They also highlighted fruits of peace and appealed anti-social elements to stop violence as it was damaging the soft image of Islam and the country. They also appealed to Ulema, politicians and civil society to play their effective role in peace in Karachi.

Big gatherings of "Namazis" were seen at Abdali Mosque, Markaz Ibn Ul Qasim, Shahi Mosque Eid Ghah, Qadeemi Mosque Shah Gardez, Shahi Mosque Totlanwali, Jamia Mosque Khawaja Owais, Jamia Masjid Mumtazabad and other mosques. (APP)