Speaker warns against arson in politics

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said the right to govern the country belongs to the elected representatives.

Attending a prize and certificate distribution ceremony at Jamia Salfia Faisalabad as the chief guest on Sunday, he said it was unacceptable to burn anyone's house under the guise of dissent.

According to a media release, Malik Ahmad stressed that acts of vandalism and arson in the name of politics would not be tolerated as politics was not about chaos and unrest but a means to serve the public.

He commended the country's institutions and law-enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order, stating that they deserve appreciation for their efforts and sacrifices.

He made it clear that acts of vandalism under the guise of politics would not be tolerated.

Highlighting the importance of libraries, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan acknowledged their vital role in promoting knowledge and promoting national development.