‘Stringent laws to stop sectarianism’

Published February 1, 2015
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. — AFP/File
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. — AFP/File

LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif says the government has made stringent laws to stop sectarianism.

“The laws have been enforced to check literature based on religious hatred, publication and distribution of objectionable books, checking of misuse of loudspeakers and ban on wall-chalking. Strict action is being taken against violators,” he said while addressing a passing-out ceremony of the first batch of the counter-terrorism force here on Saturday.

Shahbaz said the political and military leadership would eliminate terrorism with joint efforts.

“The officers, soldiers, police, children and people belonging to other sections of life have rendered numerous sacrifices in the war against terrorism. More than 50,000 Pakistanis have lost their lives in this war which is unprecedented in history. The sacrifices in the war against terrorism reflect complete and strong determination of Pakistan against terrorism,” he said.

The chief minister said the government would not rest until the elimination of the last terrorist.

Published in Dawn, February 1st, 2015

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