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Lahore: In response to the demands of a radical Islamic party, the Pakistani government has agreed to try Rowing Terrorism suspects as well as other sections of the country’s penal code.
the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) ended the 25-day protest march in Alamgir Sarayin Gujrat district, about 200 kilometers from Lahore, on Saturday after signing an agreement with the federal government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Federal Home Minister Rana Sanaullah said the government had accepted all the “legitimate” demands of the TLP, particularly with regard to blasphemy laws.
In a 12-point agreement signed Saturday with TLP, the federal government agreed to detain those accused of blasphemy and those charged with Section 295-C (use of insulting statements, etc., in relation to the Holy Prophet) of the Pakistan Sanctions. A law under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 too.
“Besides, speedy trials will be ensured for those accused of blasphemy. For the first time, an anti-blasphemy wing (CBW) will be set up under the supervision of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),” Sanaullah said, adding that the government will ensure that steps are taken to prevent blasphemy. content on social media.
The Islamic extremist group has gained political capital as the federal government agreed to issue a letter declaring that TLP is not a terrorist organization, Dawn reported.
The government also agreed to lift the ban on coverage of TLP on broadcast and social media while agreeing to withdraw all political cases against TLP workers and leaders.
Sanalla said that the leaders of the Tunisian Communist Party, whose names were removed from the Fourth Schedule of the 1997 Anti-Terrorism Law, will enjoy freedom of movement, and the federal government will issue directives to the provincial governments regarding this.
According to Amnesty International, Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used against religious minorities and others targeted with false accusations.
The addition of terrorism charges would make blasphemy suspects more vulnerable.
the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) ended the 25-day protest march in Alamgir Sarayin Gujrat district, about 200 kilometers from Lahore, on Saturday after signing an agreement with the federal government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Federal Home Minister Rana Sanaullah said the government had accepted all the “legitimate” demands of the TLP, particularly with regard to blasphemy laws.
In a 12-point agreement signed Saturday with TLP, the federal government agreed to detain those accused of blasphemy and those charged with Section 295-C (use of insulting statements, etc., in relation to the Holy Prophet) of the Pakistan Sanctions. A law under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 too.
“Besides, speedy trials will be ensured for those accused of blasphemy. For the first time, an anti-blasphemy wing (CBW) will be set up under the supervision of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),” Sanaullah said, adding that the government will ensure that steps are taken to prevent blasphemy. content on social media.
The Islamic extremist group has gained political capital as the federal government agreed to issue a letter declaring that TLP is not a terrorist organization, Dawn reported.
The government also agreed to lift the ban on coverage of TLP on broadcast and social media while agreeing to withdraw all political cases against TLP workers and leaders.
Sanalla said that the leaders of the Tunisian Communist Party, whose names were removed from the Fourth Schedule of the 1997 Anti-Terrorism Law, will enjoy freedom of movement, and the federal government will issue directives to the provincial governments regarding this.
According to Amnesty International, Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used against religious minorities and others targeted with false accusations.
The addition of terrorism charges would make blasphemy suspects more vulnerable.
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