Maryam Nawaz Orders Continued Combing Operations in Sensitive Areas
LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz has directed security authorities to maintain uninterrupted combing and intelligence-based operations in sensitive districts across Punjab, emphasizing public safety, counter-terror vigilance, and zero tolerance for extremist threats.
The orders were issued during a security review meeting coordinated with the Punjab Home Department, where threat assessments from law-enforcement agencies were evaluated.
Directives Issued by the Chief Minister
The CM instructed:
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Expanded combing operations in high-risk and sensitive areas
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Enhanced police patrolling and identity checks
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Deployment of rapid response teams where necessary
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Stronger surveillance near public and strategic locations
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Continuous intelligence sharing among security bodies
She stated:
“Protecting citizens is our first priority. Operations must continue until every sensitive zone is cleared and monitored effectively.”
Security Agencies Involved
The operations are being executed jointly by:
Punjab Police,
Pakistan Rangers,
and Counter-Terrorism units, supported by real-time intelligence coordination.
Officials briefed that combing campaigns include:
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Geo-fencing
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Biometric verification
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House-to-house screening when necessary
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Monitoring of temporary residences and inns
Reason Behind the Order
The CM’s decision reflects Pakistan’s broader need for:
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Counter-terror preparedness
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Preventive law-enforcement in urban and rural hotspots
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Protection of schools, markets, transport routes, and religious sites
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Crackdown on sleeper cells and illegal movement networks
Security experts say proactive combing operations significantly lower terrorism risk, especially in winter months when public movement increases near closed venues and crowded areas.
Public Safety Implications
The order aims to ensure:
✅ Safer cities and towns
✅ Cheating-free law enforcement action
✅ Disruption of terror planning networks
✅ Higher citizen confidence in provincial security measures
Conclusion
Maryam Nawaz has reinforced the government’s commitment to continued combing operations across Punjab’s sensitive zones, focusing on protection, prevention, and intelligence-guided security enforcement.
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