ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for improved harmony and coordination with provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, to ensure security during Muharram, particularly on Ashura.

He conveyed these instructions during meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi here, where they discussed law and order situation.PM Shehbaz emphasised need for strict monitoring of social media to curb surge in hate speech and religious incitement.

Recent directive from Ministry of Interior highlighted concerns about growing sectarian divides exacerbated by inflammatory content online, which poses significant risk of escalating violence.In response to these threats, government has ordered Chief Secretaries and Inspectors General of Police across all provinces to implement stringent social media monitoring.

Aim is to prevent spread of hateful and blasphemous content that fuels militancy and sectarian unrest. Interior Ministry has also authorised deployment of military and paramilitary forces to assist civil administration in maintaining law and order during Muharram.

This measure is part of broader strategy to ensure peace and security throughout holy month, with specific deployments coordinated based on provincial requirements.

Published in The Daily National Courier, July, 13 2024

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