Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan appreciated the role of law enforcement agencies for their untiring efforts on maintaining peace and security during Muharram processions.
In a statement, he expressed satisfaction over the peaceful culmination of Ashura processions throughout the country.
He lauded the role of all the federal and provincial agencies including the armed forces, rangers, FC and police for their hard work. He said their performance had proved that determination and courage could help improve the situation and run affairs in a better way.
The minister said that timely action of law enforcement agencies in Islamabad, Karachi, Kot Adu (Punjab), Chaman (Balochistan) and Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KP) had saved the country from any unfortunate incident.
He said if the nation, religious scholars, media and law enforcement agencies continued showing the same unity, the government would become able to save lives and property of people.
Furthermore, he regretted for the inconvenience caused due to the suspension of mobile services during Ashura.