Cabinet sub-committee reviews security arrangements.

LAHORE -- The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Law and Order, in its meeting under Provincial Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Muhammad Basharat Raja, reviewed the security arrangements for upcoming Chehlum Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and Arbaeen processions. The meeting was held at Punjab Civil Secretariat. Provincial Home Minister Muhammad Hashim Dogar, Additional Chief Secretary Home Captain (retd) Asadullah, Additional IG Police and officers concerned attended it.

The cabinet committee appealed that the Arbaeen processions should not be held in too much scattered columns. 'To ensure security, cooperate in implementation of the SOPs issued by the government,' appealed the cabinet body.

Chairman Committee Provincial Minister Mohammad Basharat Raja thanked the Shia Ulema for their arrival and observed that the Shia community always cooperated in maintaining law and order situation. He said that it was necessary to maintain security and establish harmony on the occasion of Chehlum on Sept 17. He said that it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure implementation of SOPs in sensitive areas. He said that promotion of interfaith harmony was need of the hour...

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