LAHORE – Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has urged religious leadersand members of society to take ownership of the war against extremism.
Addressing a news conference in Lahore this afternoon,he said PTIGovernment is committed to make Pakistan a social welfare state in linewith Riasat e Madina and measures are being taken to achieve this goal.
He said that minorities will be provided with their due rights by PTIGovernment.
The Minister said measures are being taken to ensure law and ordersituation.
He said government is marking the 12th of Rabi ul Awwal at official levelby organizing special ceremonies all over the country.
Fawad Chaudry said Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Rehmat ul lilAalameen Conference on 20th of this month.
The Occasion will be graced by Imam e Kaaba and scholars of UAE and otherIslamic countries.
He said Meer Waiz Omar Farooq will also address the Conference viacommunication facility.
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The Minister said President of Pakistan will be the Chief Guest of theconcluding ceremony of this grand event.
He said Mahafil e Naat and Samaa will be held in Lahore and other majorcities.
Radio Pakistan and PTV will organize Naat Competitions and other specialprograms on the occasion of 12th Rabi ul Awwal.
Information Minister said Prime Minister is the only leader who called thestudents of religious seminaries our own children.
The minister said love for the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) is thefoundation of Islam, whereas a group of people is trying to misuse theissue for political gain.
He urged religious segments of society to come forward to counter suchgroups who are playing politics in the name of religion.
