President Alvi for observing SOPs at religious congregations Top Story May 4, 2021 ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the masses to follow the guidelines of the National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) on Covid-19 at markets and outdoor gatherings, as well as at mosques, Imambargahs and religious processions. “Bazaars are the most important [to follow SOPs], but directions are also for Masajid, Imambargahs, Taraveehs, Majalis and processions,” the President said in a tweet. Dr Alvi appealed to the people to follow the directions of the NCOC regarding standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain precautions in outdoor situations. He said Ulema (religious scholars) could play an important role in guiding the people to observe SOPs at religious gatherings.