LAHORECHIEF Minister Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high-level meeting which reviewed in detail the steps taken in the province under National Action Plan. The meeting expressed its satisfaction in this regard while it was also decided to introduce reforms in the Prosecution Department for speedy disposal of cases and discussed
By our correspondents
February 27, 2015
LAHORE CHIEF Minister Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high-level meeting which reviewed in detail the steps taken in the province under National Action Plan. The meeting expressed its satisfaction in this regard while it was also decided to introduce reforms in the Prosecution Department for speedy disposal of cases and discussed the proposal to give additional incentives and promotion to the prosecutors on the basis of their efficiency. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that National Action Plan was a unanimous national strategy for eliminating terror from the country. He directed that the ban on misuse of loudspeaker, publication and distribution of literature based on religious hatred and wall-chalking should be implemented strictly. He said indiscriminate action should be carried out against terrorists as well as their facilitators. He said a vigorous crackdown be launched against illegal arms and security arrangements in jails be improved. He directed that foolproof security on worship places and other locations be ensured. He said Quick Response Force be deputed at important places for security besides an effective monitoring system be devised in Prosecution Department. He said measures were being taken for reforms in police system while digital technology was also being used for the monitoring of entry and exit points of the province. He directed that a watchful eye be kept on miscreants while all necessary resources should be utilised for improving law and order. Gul: President Pakistan Muslim League-N Britain Zubair Gul called on Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. According to a handout issued Thursday, the chief minister on the occasion said the PML-N government was taking solid steps to steer the country out of all problems. He said that Pakistanis living abroad were the ambassadors of the country. He said the Punjab government had formed Overseas Pakistanis Commission to solve the problems of overseas Pakistanis and the commission would play an important role in this regard.
