Punjab govt decides not to give permission for PDM rally in Lahore

LAHORE (92 News) - Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat has said that the provincial government has not granted permission to Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for holding a rally in Lahore on Friday.

In a statement, the provincial law minister warned that the action will be taken over violations. He said that those act as facilitators of the PDM rally will also face action by the provincial authorities.

The provincial intelligence committee session approved that the cases will be registered against PDM leaders for holding a political gathering.

During the session, the officials of Punjab’s home department briefed that permission could not be given for a public gathering due to the spread of novel coronavirus. The relevant authorities will make arrests besides filing cases against those violating the orders.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Local administration of Lahore had refused a request from Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to hold a public gathering at the Minar-e-Pakistan owing to spike in COVID-19 cases.