Times of Islamabad

Religious Minister asks for strict social media laws

Religious Minister asks for strict social media laws

ISLAMABAD – Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has urgedthe government to devise a strict law for social media users to eradicateextremism from the society and promote peace, tolerance, unity andbrotherhood.

In an interview, he said Ulema must use their influence to promoteinter-sect and inter-faith harmony by shaping the public opinion, he added.

Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said respecting others religion and sentiments canhelp to promote religious harmony in the country which is currently need ofthe hour.

He said all possible steps will be taken to further promote religiousharmony and ensure implementation of the devised security plan duringMuharram.

The Minister said , minority community living in Pakistan is enjoying equalrights like Muslims which cannot be seen anywhere in the world.