Lahore: Accepting the demands of the radical Islamic party, the Pakistan the government has agreed to try Blasphemy Suspected under terrorism charges, among other sections of the country’s penal code.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan ,tlp) ended its 25-day march protest in Sarai AlamgirGujarat district, about 200 km from Lahore, on Saturday after signing an agreement with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led federal government.
Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said the government had accepted “all legitimate” demands of the TLP, particularly on the blasphemy laws.
In the 12-point agreement signed with the TLP on Saturday, the federal government agreed to file cases against those accused of blasphemy and charge them under Pakistan Penal Code section 295-C (using derogatory remarks etc. in relation to the Holy Prophet) Was applied. Also the code under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997.
“Besides, speedy trial against those accused of blasphemy will be ensured. For the first time, a Counter Blasphemy Wing (CBW) will be set up under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),” Sanaullah said. Content on social media.
The Dawn newspaper reported that the radical Islamic group gained political capital as the federal government agreed to issue a letter declaring that the TLP was not a terrorist organization.
The government also agreed to lift the ban on broadcast and social media coverage of TLP, while agreeing to withdraw all political cases filed against TLP activists and leaders.
Sanaullah said the TLP leaders whose names have been removed from the fourth schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, will have freedom of movement and the federal government will issue directions to the provincial governments for this.
According to Amnesty International, Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used against religious minorities and others who become targets of false accusations.
Adding terrorism charges would make blasphemy suspects more vulnerable.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan ,tlp) ended its 25-day march protest in Sarai AlamgirGujarat district, about 200 km from Lahore, on Saturday after signing an agreement with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led federal government.
Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said the government had accepted “all legitimate” demands of the TLP, particularly on the blasphemy laws.
In the 12-point agreement signed with the TLP on Saturday, the federal government agreed to file cases against those accused of blasphemy and charge them under Pakistan Penal Code section 295-C (using derogatory remarks etc. in relation to the Holy Prophet) Was applied. Also the code under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997.
“Besides, speedy trial against those accused of blasphemy will be ensured. For the first time, a Counter Blasphemy Wing (CBW) will be set up under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),” Sanaullah said. Content on social media.
The Dawn newspaper reported that the radical Islamic group gained political capital as the federal government agreed to issue a letter declaring that the TLP was not a terrorist organization.
The government also agreed to lift the ban on broadcast and social media coverage of TLP, while agreeing to withdraw all political cases filed against TLP activists and leaders.
Sanaullah said the TLP leaders whose names have been removed from the fourth schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, will have freedom of movement and the federal government will issue directions to the provincial governments for this.
According to Amnesty International, Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used against religious minorities and others who become targets of false accusations.
Adding terrorism charges would make blasphemy suspects more vulnerable.