Quetta deadliest terrorist attack is another call for seriousness in countering extremism

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Lahore: August 9, 2016. (PCP) Rwadari Tehreek (a social movement for Peaceful Pakistan) has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss off precious lives caused in Quetta after the deadliest terrorist attack on 8 August 2016. A protest was held under the auspices of Rwadari Tehreek in front of Lahore Press Club to condemn the attack and express solidarity with the families of all those who lost their lives. People from different religions and walks of life participated in the protest held by Rwadari Tehreek. Chairman and Secretary General of Rwadari Tehreek Mr. Samson Salamat, and Mr Umar Farooq on behalf of all the office bearers and members of Rwadari Tehreek condemned the terrorist attack in strongest words and termed it the failure and negligence of the Government and all concerned state machinery that is responsible to protect the lives of the people. Mr. Abdullah Malik of Civil Society Network, Ms. Sadia Sohail MPA of PTI, Amna Ulafat of PML-Q, Naseer Ahmed of PPP Human Rights Wing, Sabira Sabira Asmat, Iftikhar Rasool, Komal Patras of Rwadari Tehreek also spoke at this occasion. Mr. Samson Salaamt said that "as always experience by the people of Pakistan merely lip service will not work and it is of utmost importance for the Government and all the stake-holders to wake-up and show zero tolerance towards all those who are killing innocent citizens." Mr. Samson Salamat further added that "the Quetta blast has added to the miseries of the people of Baluchistan and we extend our solidarity with them and ensure that we stand united with the brothers and sisters living in Balochistan in this time of sorrow and grief". Sadia Sohail criticized the government for its inefficiency for implementing the National Action Plan which was made to counter extremism and terrorism and said that " it seems very clear that countering extremism, terrorism is not the priority of the Government, rather it is spending resources and its energies on non-productive matters due to which people are losing their precious lives. Therefore we have serious concerns and reservations on the performance of this government in maintaining law and order and saving the lives of people from the terrorist outfits". Mr. Umar Farooq demanded that a final strict round of action is required to stop operations of the terrorist organizations, the financiers and supporters immediately, otherwise the innocent people will continue to face the consequences". Rwadari Teheek demanded at this occasion that: - the culprits behind the killing of renowned lawyers and other innocent citizens in Quetta should be exposed and apprehended without any delay - stern action against terrorists and militant outfits wherever they exist without any recognition of good or bad and their hideouts and training centres should be targeted. - The access of the militant outfits to educational institutions should be checked and banned. The financing of terrorist groups should be checked strictly. - a comprehensive border security plan should be formulated to control foreign terrorists. - The ban on hate speech should be implemented in letter and spirit and all those found spreading hate speech through print or electronic media or through loudspeakers should be apprehended. - The syllabus of the educational institutions needs to be thoroughly checked and the material which spreads hate on religious, sectarian or any other basis should be eliminated from the curriculum - All those laws which are being misused to instigate people for violence in society should be revisited. The government, media, civil society and other stakeholders should initiate awareness campaigns to promote religious tolerance amongst the people, especially among the youth.

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