The spokesperson for the Punjab government has announced that assets worth Rs 23.40 billion belonging to office-bearers of a proscribed organisation have been frozen.
In addition, 92 bank accounts and all digital accounts linked to the banned group have been blocked.
During a meeting on law and order, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed that combing operations must continue without interruption.
According to the spokesperson, cases have also been registered against nine financiers of the outfit. The Punjab government, he said, has dismantled the organisational infrastructure of extremists and terrorists.
Modern weapons, ammunition, bulletproof jackets, and other materials were recovered from their hideouts. Funding used to spread hatred and unrest under the guise of “protests” has also been halted.
The Punjab government has decided to request the federal government to launch similar actions against the proscribed group in other provinces. Meanwhile, 31 cases have been registered over anti-state content posted on social media.
The spokesperson added that more than 61,000 forms were distributed in mosques across Punjab, and over 50,000 prayer leaders (imams) completed registration, strengthening their relationship with peace and the rule of law. The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the 82% completion rate of imam registration in the province.
To further ensure stability, five major religious boards (Wafaq-ul-Madaris) agreed on the registration of mosques and imams. The Chief Minister instructed authorities to treat prayer leaders with respect and avoid causing them any unnecessary trouble.
Maryam Nawaz emphasized that imams lead prayers, and the government does not want them to be placed in a position where they must seek donations.
The Chief Minister directed that wall chalking will not be tolerated anywhere in Punjab. All deputy commissioners have been instructed to ensure strict and permanent enforcement of the ban on wall chalking.
