Punjab Minister Chairs High-Level Meeting with Ulema on Youm-e-Ali Security
Provincial Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order, Khawaja Salman Rafique, convened a significant meeting with a delegation of Ulema at the Home Department in Lahore. The primary agenda was to deliberate on comprehensive security arrangements for Youm-e-Ali (RA) and assess the overall law and order situation across Punjab province.
Prominent Attendees and Officials Present
The gathering saw the participation of esteemed religious scholars, including Allama Dr Muhammad Hussain Akbar, Allama Rai Zafar Ali, Dr Mufti Intikhab Ahmed, Qasim Ali Qasmi, Syed Ali Mehdi Kazmi, Maulana Safdar Ali, Muhammad Raza Jafri, Syed Ali Mehdi Zaidi, Dr Sibtain Akbar, Sagheer Abbas Warraich, Chaudhry Safdar Hussain, and Lal Hussain Tauhidi. On the official front, Secretary Home Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi, Secretary Auqaf Dr Ehsan Bhutta, Additional IG Operations Punjab Muhammad Ali Nekokara, Additional IG Special Branch Imran Ahmer, Syed Tahir Raza Bukhari, representatives from the Centre for Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism, Additional Secretary Internal Security, Additional Secretary Special Initiative Home, and other relevant officers were also in attendance.
Fateha and Emphasis on Unity
During the proceedings, Fateha was offered for Syed Ayatollah Khamenei and other martyrs, marking a moment of solemn reflection. Addressing the participants, Khawaja Salman Rafique highlighted that the martyrdom of Syed Ayatollah Khamenei represented a profound loss to the entire Muslim Ummah. He stressed that unity is essential during this period of grief, underscoring the need for collective solidarity.
Security Measures and Peace Initiatives
Khawaja Salman Rafique announced that extraordinary security arrangements would be implemented across Punjab for Youm-e-Ali, with all possible measures being taken to ensure peace and stability in the province. He reiterated the government's commitment to maintaining law and order through proactive strategies.
Secretary Home Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi commended the Ulema for their positive role in keeping protests peaceful and assured that all available resources were being utilized to uphold law and order throughout Punjab. He emphasized the collaborative efforts between religious leaders and government authorities.
Ulema's Assurance of Cooperation
The religious scholars present at the meeting pledged full cooperation with the Punjab government to promote inter-sect harmony, peace, and stability. They described the consultation with scholars from all schools of thought as a positive step towards fostering a cohesive and secure environment.
This meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance security protocols and maintain societal harmony during significant religious observances in Punjab.
