The Punjab government has decided to shut down cellular phone services on 9th and 10th of Muharram to protect gatherings and processions.
According to details, a foolproof security plan has been formulated on the directives of CM Usman Buzdar, to maintain law and order during Muharram. Fool proof security arrangements will be ensured at all sensitive places in all the districts of the Lahore Division.
Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat has said that maintaining sanctity of companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Ahl-al-Bayt is the first responsibility of all schools of thought and all possible steps will be taken to maintain religious tolerance and root out mischievous elements. Raja Basharat further said that the country is passing through acritical period and no one would be allowed to spread anarchy.
BISE issues
new timings
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has announced new office timings in pursuance of directives issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD).
According to the notification, the board’s offices will remain open from Monday to Saturday, except Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm.
The staff will work from 9 am to 1 pm on Friday, the notification adds.
Punjab govt decides to block cellphone service on Ashura
