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List of demands put forward by TLY and accepted by govt for ending the Faizabad protest
The government on Monday gave in to the demands of Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) in order to end the Faizabad sit-in.
The agreement document — bearing signatures of Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, TLY chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi, and Maj Gen Faiz Hameed, among others — lists the following demands put forward by TLY:
Remove Federal Law Minister Zahid Hamid from his position immediately. "Tehreek-i-Labaik will issue no fatwa [religious decree] of any kind against him."
The report prepared by Raja Zafarul Haq-led committee will be made public within 30 days and whoever is named in the report for being responsible for the change in the election oath will be acted against under the law.
All protesters arrested between November 6 until the end of the sit-in from across the country will be released within one to three days according to legal requirements. The cases registered against them and the house arrests imposed on them will be ended.
An inquiry board will be established to probe and decide what action to take against the government and administration officials over the operation conducted by security forces against protesters on Saturday, November 25. The inquiry should be completed within 30 days and action will be taken against those found responsible.
The federal and provincial governments will determine and compensate for the loss of government and private assets incurred from November 6 until the end of the sit-in.
The points already agreed to concerning the Government of Punjab will be fully implemented.
The document ends by crediting Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and his representative team for their "special efforts" that led to the agreement being signed.
"We are thankful to him [Gen Bajwa] for saving the nation from a big catastrophe," the document concludes.
The agreement was also produced before the Islamabad High Court on Monday. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, raising a number of "alarming objections", asked the government to satisfy the court on the "role of armed forces as an arbitrator" in the agreement with the protesters.
'More demands have been accepted'
According to Rizvi, in addition to the demands mentioned on the document, the following conditions of TLY have also been accepted by the government:
A board of clerics led by Pir Muhammad Afzal Qadri will be set up to probe remarks made by Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah against the persecution of Ahmedis. Sanaullah will have to accept the decision made by the board.
No difficulty will be faced in registering cases under clause 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code (blasphemy law).
No leniency will be given to those convicted by courts for blasphemy.
No ban will be imposed on the use of loudspeakers.
The foreign and interior ministries will take steps for the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui after taking her mother and sister in confidence.
The holiday of Iqbal Day on November 9 will be revived.
Two representatives of Tehreek-i-Labaik will be included in the panel assigned to decide changes in the textbook board. The officials will push for inclusion of translation of the Holy Quran and chapters about Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) and Muslim leaders.
The chehlum of martyrs will be held on January 4 at Rawalpindi's Liaquat Bagh.
Every year, November 25 will be observed as "Martyrs of Prophet's honour day".
There has been no official confirmation or denial of agreeing to these demands from the government's side as yet.
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Too good
It's a force that's better kept in sleep.
Nation going backward.
What else is called surrender?
Total capitulation by the government to the religious forces
Cant believe what I just read. Situation in country is scary.
Please forget about Kashmir and work out how to run this country first...
Pakistan is going in reverse gear now. Scary stuff
Proxies of establishment have it They have it n got the elected government on its feet
A dangerous example has been set. Get ready for similar incidences.
Nice!
this signature by Ehsan Iqbal will be a turning point in the future of Pakistan! mark my words
A sad day for democracy. Pakistan requires a strong, liberal and democratic leader with roots in the common man.
Congratulations to successful protests outcome. It is a win win for all. Based on such a successful movement, the protest leaders should form a new political party and continue contesting the elections until they win majority and take constitutional control of the country.
The list seems to be longer ..
May the Almighty have mercy on Pakistan
No mention about misbehaviour of protesters! Great .
What will happen if all the demands are not met?
‘An inquiry board will be established to probe and decide what action to take against the government and administration officials over the operation conducted by security forces against protesters on Saturday, November 25. The inquiry should be completed within 30 days and action will be taken against those found responsible.’
What about government officials and police tortured by these thuggee party called TLY. Who will account for injustice to them. Unless the govt stands up, street thug power will over take the govt writ.
Well, religious government within PML-N government. Without being prejudice about current government in power, public sees its ineffectiveness and inability to govern. Military's help was attained to resolve Religious Dharna issue. Current government did not follow our constitution or may be its politicians cannot read and understand legal language in it.
Sad state of affairs that we the public had to go through for the past 21 days. These issues hamper our Pakistan's credibility, respect and effect foreign investment . Respectfully
A sad day for humanity and Pakistan Government institutions.l
Pakistan has today provided answer to question that has bother the world for over a thousand years.
Great
@faisal werent we going backward when the corrupt were allowed to hold on to power?
Terms of Surrender!
Justice at last. I am glad that they did this. Pakistan deserves this
Pakistan is going back to stone age. All the best.
@Rarun, I think instead of 'work out how to run the country', it should be 'work out how to run out of country'
Stone age from the desert I surmise?
Demand Points 3,4 & 7 are too dangerous particularly point number 7 to include two representatives of TIL to decide the contents of school text book is really worrying factor for the Pakistan educational system.
It will not be very long when the religious leaders and those guided / misguided by them will play havoc with the Pakistani society and state. Just wait and watch.
Pakistan will never take any action against these groups as they are their own creation and illegal children. If you are exporting sending to group to neighbor countries, you can't live safe...........
Well said, As you sow so shall you reap
After 1971, the next surrender.
This is the best news I have read from Pakistan for a very very long time.