- The Prime Minister reiterates the government’s commitment to maintaining stability in the country.
- He asks the government not to allow anyone to jeopardize the economy through disorder.
- Directs the reinforcement process to identify those inciting trouble.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered authorities to take immediate action against individuals responsible for the recent unrest, vandalism and destruction of public and private properties in Islamabad.
However, he stressed the importance of ensuring that no innocent or law-abiding citizen is arrested during the crackdown on those sowing chaos.
Prime Minister Shehbaz’s pledge comes almost two weeks after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called off its high-profile protest in Islamabad following a crackdown by security forces on party workers.
Islamabad was paralyzed on November 25 and 26 when scores of PTI supporters invaded the federal capital, defying the authorities’ ban.
Chairing a review meeting on the law and order situation earlier in the day, the Prime Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to maintaining stability and law and order in the country.
He stressed: “We will not allow anyone to jeopardize the rapid economic progress of the country through disorder. »
The prime minister also ordered officials to improve the process of identifying those inciting unrest and gathering solid evidence against them to support legal action.
“Provide all necessary resources to the task force formed to take action against such elements,” he said.
The Prime Minister ordered that the federal public prosecutor’s office be placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice.
He also asked the relevant authorities to expedite the construction of Islamabad Jail and ensure immediate release of necessary funds for its completion.
During the meeting, it was informed that the scope of the Islamabad Safe City project was being expanded, while the number of surveillance cameras was being increased. The officials further informed him that the Islamabad jail building is expected to be completed by March next year.
Minister of Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister of Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Minister of Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar, Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah, Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Coordinator of Prime Minister Rana Ihsan Afzal and other senior officials attended the meeting.