Summary The minister stressed that effective communication among all institutions would be critical for timely response to any emerging situation.
FAISALABAD (APP) - Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari has directed the administrations concerned to adopt an extensive security, traffic management and public facilitation strategy for ensuring peaceful observance of religious events during Muharram.
She was chairing a high-level meeting in Faisalabad to review arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, on Saturday.
The meeting conducted a detailed review of security measures, law & order arrangements, traffic management plans and public service initiatives being finalized for Muharram processions and religious gatherings.
Addressing participants, Azma Bukhari directed all relevant departments to ensure foolproof security arrangements for every majlis and procession route.
She said that no effort should be spared to prevent any untoward incident and instructed the administrative and law-enforcement agencies to work in close coordination to maintain peace and public safety.
She said that Punjab government attached the highest importance to the protection of mourners and participants in Muharram events. The government was also committed to providing a secure environment for religious observances, she added.
The minister stressed that effective communication among all institutions would be critical for timely response to any emerging situation.
Recognising the challenges posed by the prevailing summer heat, Azma Bukhari ordered special public facilitation measures including the establishment of water distribution points outside mosques during Ashura.
These arrangements would help provide relief to worshippers and citizens participating in religious activities during extreme weather conditions, she added.
