The National Security Committee (NSC) on Friday denounced “misuse of religion” by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and made it clear that the government would not allow anyone to challenge writ of the state in any way. However, the NSC statement on Friday made it clear that no favour or leniency would be given to the TLP. During the meeting, the prime minister “stressed that no group or entity will be allowed to cause public disruption or use violence to pressure the government”. Commending the law-enforcement agencies’ performance, the prime minister assured that the government would firmly stand behind them as they act to enforce the law and protect the public. Among other things, the committee observed that no previous government or prime minister had taken an unequivocal, stance on the issue of Namoos-e-Risalat and Islamophobia like the incumbent.

Source: The Express Tribune October 29, 2021 13:44 UTC