Christmas: Foolproof security ordered for tomorrow

Official says protection of life and property of the people is a top priority of the government

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities to ensure foolproof security on the Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas to protect life and property of the people.

Presiding over a meeting on Saturday to review law and order situation in the province and the security situation, the chief minister said the security plan made for Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas should be implemented strictly.

He said the protection of life and property of the people is a top priority of the government.

He added that special attention should be paid to the security of churches, markets, bazaars, and parks. The police force could be increased as per needs, he added.

Shehbaz said that the enemy wanted to create unrest in the country. Therefore, effective monitoring of the security plan should be made.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 24^th, 2017.