Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Monday said that all effective measures would be adopted to maintain law and order, security and harmony during Muharram-ul-Haram in the country.

Talking to the media, he said that a high-level meeting was being held to make decisions on ensuring peace during Muharram throughout the country. This online meeting will be attended by Inspector Generals (IGs) to chalk out a comprehensive security plan for the holy month.

Moreover, he said that the Ministry of Interior would share actual facts on the Afghan ambassador’s daughter case with the Afghan investigation team through Foreign Office as the committee had completed its investigation on the matter.

He said that the Afghan investigation team was in Pakistan to complete their investigation. “We are in touch with our Foreign Office and the Afghan team can meet those persons interrogated by the Islamabad police.”

Talking about Kashmir, Rasheed said that provinces had been directed to arrange activities on August 15 to show solidarity with Kashmiris of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).