LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Saturday ordered a comprehensive security plan to ensure peaceful environment during Muharramul Haram, especially on Youm-e-Ashur at all costs.
The chief minister directed the members of district and divisional peace committees to play their proactive role in the promotion of harmony and religious harmony during Ashura-e-Muharram.
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi was presiding over the first meeting of Punjab Cabinet meeting on Saturday which approved to chalk out a foolproof security plan for Ashura-e-Muharram.
The cabinet approved a four point agenda as it decided to impose ban on pillion riding on 9th and 10th Muharram while mobile service will remain suspended in the sensitive areas as well as on routes of procession.
On the occasion, the CM asserted that the provincial ministers, advisers and special assistants will oversee security arrangements in their districts and directed the provincial ministers, advisers and special assistants to visit their respective districts forthwith so as to monitor the steps being taken for the protection of the lives and properties of the masses.
He directed to hold regular meetings at district level to ensure peace and security on Youm-e-Ashur and also directed to ensure CCTV coverage of all processions and Majalis.
The CM asserted not to make any compromise on the publication and distribution of objectionable materials and indiscriminate action will be taken on violation. He directed to ensure implementation on the prohibition of the code of conduct besides directing the law enforcement agencies to maintain a close liaison and the security arrangements should also be regularly monitored.
The CM directed prompt implementation on the special aid and relief package for the flood affected areas and expeditious redressal of damages should be done.
The Punjab cabinet assented to reconstitute the Cabinet Standing Committee on Finance and Development under the supervision of Punjab Finance Minister Mohsin Leghari. The Punjab cabinet also approved reconstitution of the Cabinet Standing Committee on Legal Affairs under the chairmanship of Minister for Public Prosecution and Cooperatives.
The participants of the meeting also offered fateh for the higher ranks of the Pak Army officers martyred in helicopter crash in Balochistan and paid homage to the martyrs.
The cabinet expressed their heartfelt sympathy and condolence with the family members of the martyred officers. The Punjab cabinet members also expressed their deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of human lives due to flood and rains and offered Fateha for them.
During the meeting, the CM lauded the martyred Lt-Gen Sarfaraz Ali and other army officers who sacrificed their lives during the performance of their duties.
Addressing the meeting, the CM vowed to focus only on public service in the province. “You are my team and we all have to provide relief to the people by uniting as a team”, he stated. He urged the cabinet members to work in such a manner for the public welfare which can significantly differentiate the performance of the incumbent government. He exhorted the cabinet members to deliver their responsibilities for the people of the province.
Provincial Ministers, Advisers, Special Assistants and officials concerned attended the meeting.
