Online services

This refers to the news report ‘30pc people vaccinated in five, 10pc in three cities’ (June 30). As Eidul Azha is approaching, it is highly concerning to know that only five major cities of Pakistan have been able to vaccinate over 30 percent of their population. In Lahore, although 70 percent of registered people have been vaccinated, they comprise only 16.5 percent of the overall eligible population in the city. These statistics make it even more important for everyone to follow the guidelines issued by the government. In addition to outlining SOPs, these guidelines encourage the online buying of sacrificial animals. In recent years, especially since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of organisations started offering online Qurbani options to facilitate people.

Eidul Azha also presents an opportunity for overseas Pakistanis to support people at home by choosing an online Qurbani service that operates in Pakistan. In addition to sending remittance, they will be providing meat to needy families in Pakistan to celebrate Eid.

Mariam Khan

Lahore