The Punjab government has announced a crackdown on extremist elements and hate speech, ensuring that honorary titles are only awarded to responsible and law-abiding Islamic scholars. According to a policy approved by the government, individuals who propagate anti-state statements will have their honorary titles revoked immediately, and strict action will be taken against them.
The Punjab Home Department stated that the aim of the honorary title scheme is to promote peace, harmony, and national unity. However, anyone found guilty of violating the law or promoting hate speech will be expelled from the list immediately. Initial investigations based on security and intelligence reports have cleared around 66,000 imams from mosques, as they have fulfilled all legal requirements and no anti-state activities were found against them.
The Punjab Home Department has assured that the screening and monitoring of the honorary title list will continue, and in the future, strict investigations will be conducted before awarding honorary titles. The government has also emphasized that public servants who incite unrest will not receive state patronage.
In a statement, the government reiterated its strong stance against extremism and emphasized the importance of promoting interfaith harmony. It was also clarified that the misuse of the honorary title scheme will not be tolerated, and religious activities will be allowed to take place within the bounds of the law. The government has also made it clear that there will be no room for anti-state statements.
DG ISPR will hold a press conference to discuss the security situation and other matters. In the next 24 hours, the minimum temperature is expected to range from 12 to 14 degrees Celsius, with an increased risk of frostbite for people with fair skin and those who wear light clothing. In some areas, people are turning their blankets and clothes inside out to protect themselves from the cold.
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Rana Sanaullah, the acting representative, stated that the United Nations Charter obliges countries to refrain from using force or making threats against another state. In various cities across the country, multiple locations have been closed due to fog, and motorways have been closed for traffic.
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Maryam Nawaz stated that the doors of her heart are open to everyone, and that patients from other provinces are receiving treatment in Punjab’s hospitals. Iranian Ambassador Reza Miri has said that the propaganda network of the hated enemy has once again been activated. Iran has stated that the series of incitement and provocation through social media to create instability in the country is still ongoing, and the arrested extremist elements have admitted to having financial links with foreign agencies.
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The acting representative stated that the United Nations Charter obliges countries to refrain from using force or making threats against another state.
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