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Islamabad administration takes over mosques, seminaries run by banned outfits

The operation is being carried out under National Action Plan which State Minister for Interior said would continue "till achievement of objectives.".

By Web Desk
March 06, 2019

ISLAMABAD: Local administration on Wednesday took over control of mosques and seminaries run by banned outfits in federal capital, Geo News reported.

According to the TV channel, several people were also arrested as the government intensified its crackdown against proscribed organizations.

It said the administration in  the capital has appointed new Imams and clerics  for the mosques and seminaries.

The operation is being carried out under National Action Plan which State Minister for Interior said would continue "till achievement of objectives.".

In a twitter post Shehryar Afridi said efforts to "accelerate progress on  complete  NAP are being pursued" .