Punjab CM declares state of emergency

LAHORE:
Strongly condemning Indian aggression, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the entire nation will unite and combat the cowardly attack.

The chief minister declared a state of emergency in the entire province.

She directed all security institutions, including the police, to remain on high alert.

The chief minister cancelled the leaves of doctors and other medical staff of all hospitals in Punjab and directed all employees to resume their duties immediately.

She also directed the district administrations across Punjab to remain on high alert. She summoned the staff of all institutions, including civil defence.

She urged the citizens not to leave their homes unnecessarily and called upon them to strictly adhere to the instructions of civil defence.

She appealed to the citizens not to lend an ear to rumours.

She directed all stakeholders to immediately report news of any injured or affected person to the nearest hospital or rescue institution.

The chief minister also directed the Rescue 1122 and other relevant institutions to remain on high alert.

"The enemy will be given a befitting reply as it had earlier been given on May 28, 1998.

By the Grace of Allah Almighty, our armed forces will once again become victorious in fighting against its enemy.

Every citizen of Pakistan will also attain success in fighting against its enemy," she stated.

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