Interior ministry notifies ban on JUI-F's ‘militant wing’
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The interior ministry on Thursday issued a notification announcing a ban on the “militant wing” of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F).
The proscription of Ansar-ul-Islam, which the ministry referred to as a "private militia/Razakar Force" of the JUI-F, comes days before the Maulana Fazlur Rehman-led party is slated to lead an anti-government 'Azadi March'.
According to the notification, the federal government had "reasons to believe that Ansar-ul-Islam is capable of functioning as a military organisation, in violation of the prohibition contained in Article 256 of the Constitution".
The ban was imposed after approval by the federal government and obtaining the consent from all four provincial governments under Article 146(1) of the Constitution, which allows the federal government to delegate any of its powers to the provinces, conditionally or unconditionally, with the consent of the provincial governments.
Through the notification, the federal government through the Ministry of Interior has "entrust[ed] the provincial governments the power to take appropriate actions under Section 2 of the Private Military Organisations (Abolition and Prohibition) Act, 1974, against Ansar-ul-Islam".
The authority will include, among others, "the power to abolish/ban the said organisation and take further steps against them on ground" in order to complete the action, the notice said.
A summary seeking a ban on Ansar-ul-Islam was approved by the federal cabinet earlier this week, sources in the cabinet division had said.
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Oct 24, 2019 11:35pm
no political party should have militants group, it must be banned. these groups of Goons trying to create disturbance.
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Oct 24, 2019 11:37pm
Very good decision. Should also ban JUI, JI and other such hate mongers.
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Oct 24, 2019 11:38pm
Where was the government since last 72 years? Why now taking the action because of the Azadi March? The action might be right but The timing of this action is highly questionable!
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Oct 24, 2019 11:42pm
Leaders must be arrested and put on trial, better keep them in Jail.
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Oct 24, 2019 11:50pm
Should also ban the youth wing of PTI that attacked the parliament and PTV with sticks that had nails on them. Let’s not also forget that they brought wire cutters and slingshots with them as well.
Time for PTI to taste its own medicine.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:01am
What about PTI's media wing? another name of HATE.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:17am
Excellent and Timely decision. Must ban JUI specially who have been acting against The Intrest of Pakistan.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:18am
So are JuD, LeT and HM next?
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Oct 25, 2019 12:21am
Very good, and now ban JUI Fazlu immediately.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:21am
Check platelets count after this news....
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Oct 25, 2019 12:28am
I fully agree that militant wing must not be allowed to harass peaceful population of Pakistan. Thank you for trying to keep Pakistan peaceful for the majority of the people of Pakistan who want to live a normal and peaceful life.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:35am
Excellent and wise decision to ban uniformed militia of Fazl.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:47am
Timing of the action is highly questionable!
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Oct 25, 2019 12:47am
Great move.
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Oct 25, 2019 12:48am
@Ahmad, yes ban PTI too. All hate mongers!
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Oct 25, 2019 12:56am
How they can do that when same organization registered with election commission and no history of violence, unlike the PTI and PAT when they attacked PTV, GEO, National assembly, police stations, police officers. Also what about the party that paralyzed the life during Faiz Abad dharana 2017 , they were all dealt with a velvet glove.
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Oct 25, 2019 01:02am
Why not do this before?
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Oct 25, 2019 01:17am
How come government come to know it as a potential militant organisation just before the Azadi March?
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Oct 25, 2019 01:20am
Government should BAN all the marches until all the cases regarding the convicted thieves have been solved.And then arrest all the leaders who causes and make speeches againt the governments,and see how these trouble maker go quiet.
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Oct 25, 2019 01:24am
Since Fazl is opposing government therefore ban and earlier militant organization was ok. IK does not know governance and have no experience. He should be made a minister before taking PM post.
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Oct 25, 2019 01:25am
No one should be allowed to challenge the writ of state in any shape or form.
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Oct 25, 2019 01:51am
Well done. Catch all the thugs and their gangs.
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Oct 25, 2019 02:14am
How can one have a private military ?
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Oct 25, 2019 02:16am
Wise a practical decision. Government must protect innocent public from these hood looms.
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Oct 25, 2019 02:22am
They were not banned all these days. What changed now? It is not like they committed some violent acts recently.
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Oct 25, 2019 02:26am
Governments must ban all organizations who have more than 10 people as a security guards. Under no circumstances anyone should be allowed any “ private army” period.
All religious groups or organizations must file tax returns and audited financial statement annually.
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Oct 25, 2019 02:58am
Good step.
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Oct 25, 2019 03:16am
Pakistan the state,has only one superior military,only. Respect to the heros for serving the country with the ultimate scarfice! No ,to militia!
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Oct 25, 2019 03:19am
Pakistan Security Forces must check the National Identity Card of JUI-F-Security people. They will find more than half of them belonging to Afghanistan. It must be announced that carrying NIC will be mandatory, anyone without it should be arrested on site.
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Oct 25, 2019 03:31am
Basically we should ban all religions (Hindu, Muslim, Christian etc.) military wings. Use of religion to achieve any nefarious objectives should be classified as a criminal action and dealt accordingly by law of land.
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Oct 25, 2019 03:36am
That is an appropriate action by the government.
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Oct 25, 2019 03:37am
Instead of banning the Razakars, Maulana Fazalur Rehman be convinced to use them monitor the crowd and all responsibilities on MFR shoulders. Now all responsibility rest on Govt.
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Oct 25, 2019 04:21am
Highly commendable action in the security interest of the people & counyfy. In fact, there is JI and few other parties that have militant wings and same action should be taken against them too.
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Oct 25, 2019 04:51am
Excellent decision; next will be jui f
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Oct 25, 2019 05:24am
Good decision. There should be a complete ban on all such groups.
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Oct 25, 2019 06:15am
Wait and see. It won't be as easy as cracking an egg.
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Oct 25, 2019 06:24am
Government should not allow it's workers to gather at one place. Take action before it turns violent.
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Oct 25, 2019 06:30am
This should have been long time ago. Don't use fanatics for shot term
Gain and long term losses
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Oct 25, 2019 07:25am
@Kamal, you are not making sense with your comments. People who support these groups should also put behind bar, enough is enough.
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Oct 25, 2019 07:33am
Take strong preemptive actions against the leaders who are using the mullah,s from behind to unsettled the government.Talk will not give any result as they are hanker after power can be been similar issuesi n other countries around the world.As the government has the mandate by the people they also should take full support from army and other law in forces agencies and government coercive apparatus to crack down these evil forces.Development should be prime motto of all poor countries like Pakistan not full political rights may seem odd.
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Oct 25, 2019 07:35am
Now Imranhas to answer why this ban now? Only because you are worried of Opposition unity derailing your govt? Be worried about Quereshi now?
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