Proscribed TLP\u2019s march
\n ISLAMABAD
\nPresident Dr Arif Alvi Friday sought Ulema\u2019s help in diffusing the ongoing tense situation in the country due to the protests by proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) that has disrupted life in several Punjab cities.
\nThe president made these remarks in a consultative meeting with a delegation of Ulema of Ahle-e-Sunnat Wal Jamaat from different districts across the country led by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul Haq-Qadri, here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
\nThe consultative meeting at the President House had taken place after a National Security Committee huddle in Islamabad unanimously resolved to guard the sovereignty of the state from all internal and external threats and to not allow the proscribed outfit to challenge its writ in any way.
\nSpeaking to the religious leaders, President Alvi said Ulema have always played a significant role in providing moral and religious guidance to people besides standing with the state in difficult times.
\nThe meeting deliberated upon various options to address the current situation peacefully and emphasised on resolving the matter through negotiations.
\nHe said the present government raised the voice against Islamophobia and for the sanctity of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) at all international fora and effectively advocated the stance of Muslims.
\nHe mentioned that the government also set up the Rehmatul-Lil-Alameen Authority, which would promote the glowing teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and guide the nation to follow His footsteps for success in this life and hereafter.
\nDr Alvi said Islam is a religion of peace and urges mankind to practice brotherhood and tolerance. It also stresses upon protecting the lives and property of each other and discourages acts of violence, he added.
\nDuring the meeting, Ulema expressed concern over the reports of violence causing harm to the lives and property of the general public.
\nThey stressed that violence would negatively impact the image of the country as well as the religion of Islam and offered their support and services to resolve the situation peacefully and in an amicable way.
\n\u2018No more breach of law by TLP to be tolerated\u2019
\nOn Friday, the National Security Committee received a detailed briefing on the country\u2019s internal security situation and the ongoing agitation by the proscribed TLP.
\nThe meeting was attended by relevant Federal Cabinet members, National Security Adviser, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, all three Services Chiefs, DGs of ISI, IB and FIA, and senior civil and military officers.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan had stressed that no group or entity will be allowed to cause public disruption or use violence to pressure the government.
\nTaking serious note of the unprovoked violent attacks committed by TLP members, the NSC had resolved not to tolerate any further breach of law by this proscribed group.
\nEndorsing the view of the committee, the prime minister had instructed that all measures and actions necessary to enforce the law and protect the interests of the state and public shall be ensured.
\nThe NSC had praised the police for their professionalism and restraint despite being directly targeted and suffering casualties, including four martyrs and over four hundred injured.
\nHowever, it warned that the state\u2019s restraint should not be seen as a sign of weakness.
\nWhile emphasizing that the government recognises the right of peaceful protest of all Pakistanis, the committee members were unanimous that the proscribed outfit is deliberately employing violence against public property, state officials, and ordinary citizens to create instability in the country and that this shall not be tolerated.
\nThe NSC had said all organs of the state stand ready to act as per the law to protect the life and property of citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Proscribed TLP\u2019s march ISLAMABAD President Dr Arif Alvi Friday sought Ulema\u2019s help in diffusing the ongoing tense situation in the country due to the protests by proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) that has disrupted life in several Punjab cities. The president made these remarks in a consultative meeting with a delegation of Ulema of Ahle-e-Sunnat Wal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":224463,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-224455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n