PM, Interior Minister review law and order, GB polls security arrangements

• Naqvi briefs PM Shehbaz in detail on security situation, GB election preparations

• Eidul Azha security arrangements implemented to protect citizens and public places

• PM lauds efforts of Interior Ministry and law enforcement agencies, reiterating commitment to strengthening democratic process

 LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi on Sunday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to review the country’s overall law-and-order and internal security situation, state media reported.

According to a statement issued from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), a detailed discussion was held on the prevailing security environment across the country.

During the meeting, the Interior Minister briefed the Prime Minister on special arrangements made to safeguard the lives and property of citizens and to ensure security at public places during Eidul Azha.

He also provided a detailed update on preparations and measures undertaken by security agencies to ensure the peaceful, transparent and well-organised conduct of the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Naqvi informed the Prime Minister that a comprehensive security plan had been finalised to maintain law and order and provide a safe environment for voters throughout the electoral process.

The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of the Interior Ministry, law enforcement agencies and security forces in maintaining peace and stability across the country and ensuring the protection of citizens.

He also commended the Interior Minister and his team for effective security arrangements for the Gilgit-Baltistan elections and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting all necessary measures for the smooth conduct of the democratic process.

Separately, a day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of renowned late journalist Altaf Hassan Qureshi to offer condolences and Fateha for the departed soul.

During the visit, the Prime Minister expressed his sympathies to the late journalist’s son Kamran Hassan Qureshi and daughter Kurtaba Mazhar, and prayed for forgiveness and elevation of the deceased’s status in the hereafter.

Paying tribute, PM Shehbaz Sharif said Altaf Hassan Qureshi rendered outstanding services to journalism throughout his career.

He described the late journalist as an exceptional human being and a distinguished professional whose contributions to the field would always be remembered, adding that his passing had created a void in journalism that would be difficult to fill.

The Prime Minister also prayed for patience and strength for the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.