Punjab Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique on Thursday paid tribute to the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and police personnel who sacrificed their lives for the restoration and maintenance of peace, while chairing the 56th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order at the Home Department.
The meeting, attended by Provincial Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain and Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Rana Bilal Ahmed, reviewed the overall law and order situation across Punjab. Secretary Home Dr Ahmed Javed Qazi briefed the participants on the latest security situation in the province.
The committee directed authorities to ensure comprehensive security arrangements for Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the martyrs of Karbala, Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, and the MDCAT examinations.
The committee approved Rs965.195 million for the financial year 2026-27, including Rs80 million specifically for law and order measures. It also approved the formation of Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) for 22 cases, the notification of 28 Special Price Control Magistrates, the de-notification of 15 others, and the establishment of a new police station in Bahawalpur.
Speaking on the occasion, Khawaja Salman Rafique said the law and order situation across Punjab was satisfactory, adding that the protection of citizens’ lives and property remained the state’s top priority. He said Pakistan’s efforts to maintain peace had received international recognition.
Provincial Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said peace and stability were being maintained under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and appreciated the efforts of all institutions working to ensure public safety.
Special Assistant Rana Bilal Ahmed said all relevant institutions were continuously working to maintain security and stressed the need for strict implementation of Home Department directives during Chehlum and the Urs celebrations.
Secretary Home Dr Ahmed Javed Qazi said all available resources were being utilised to maintain peace across the province, reiterating that safeguarding the lives and property of citizens remained the government’s foremost priority.
The meeting was attended by Special Secretary Home Faisal Farid, Additional IG Muhammad Ali Nekokar, Additional IG Imran, DIG CTD, senior Home Department officials and other concerned officers, while commissioners, deputy commissioners, RPOs and DPOs participated through video link.