Govt To Deploy Civil Armed Forces In Provinces During Muharram.

The federal government has decided to deploy civil armed forces in all the provinces including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan to ensure law and order during Muharram.

The said decision was taken at a high-level meeting held here on Friday with Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in the chair, said a press release.

Other important decisions were also taken related to ensuring peace and tranquillity during Muharram and the security of congregations and processions routes.

The meeting was apprised that a control room would be set up to monitor the security situation during Muharram. Special teams would also be constituted for ensuring the security of Muharram processions and gatherings.

It was also decided to ensure strict monitoring of social media to prevent the spread of hateful content and religious hatred.

The meeting also recommended ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted round-the-clock power supply during Majalis timing on 9th and 10th Muharram.

Interior Secretary Yousuf Naseem Khokhar, Special Interior Secretary, Chief Secretary Punjab, Commandant FC, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, DIG Operations Islamabad Police, and representatives of other law enforcement agencies also attended the meeting.

The IGs Police and Home Secretaries of all four...