Taking notice of the closure of shops in Lahore by force, Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Friday directed the DIG operations to stop local authorities from forcing traders to shut down their businesses.
The chief minister said that nobody could be allowed to force traders to close their shops. “They are free to run their businesses even on Fridays,” he said categorically.
Also on Friday, CM Naqvi, at a ceremony held in Lahore, pinned badges on the shirts of five ASPs on their promotion to SPs.
Families of the police officials were also present on the occasion. The police officials were Salman Zafar, Taimoor Khan, Bushra Nisar, Sidra Khan and Munazza Karamat.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister congratulated them on their promotion and expressed his good wishes for them. “Every honest, hardworking and professional policeman deserves promotion,” he said, and added, “The Punjab government will continue to support such personnel.”
He further said that the police would have to come up to the expectations of people by changing the ‘Thana Culture’, and focusing on resolving the problems of complainants.
Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi Friday visited the annual International Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Raiwind early in the morning and huddled up with Maulana Ahmad Laat, Mian Ahsan, Imtiaz Ghani, Anwaar Ghani, Maulvi Amer and others to review arrangements for the annual gathering.
The CM instructed the CCPO and commissioner about the arrangements and noted that CCTV cameras had been installed along with deployment of additional patrolling police. Similarly, the number of traffic wardens had been increased for smooth flow of traffic. All departments are ensuring excellent arrangements and foolproof security with the best coordination, he added. Additionally, lights had also been properly arranged around the congregation; he said and concluded that those who spread the religion of Allah are earning both the religion and the world. Maulana Ahmad Laat, offering prayers during the gathering, focused on the unity of the Islamic world, the elevation of Islam and the promotion of peace and stability. Commending the Punjab government’s efforts, the ulema expressed gratitude for arrangements made for the annual congregation, expected to draw half a million attendees. Provincial Minister Azfar Ali Nasir, Secretary Auqaf and DIG (Operations) were also present.
