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FIA comes to military’s rescue as Nisar orders action against those ridiculing Pakistan Army
[DAWN] Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar on Sunday directed the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing to take action against "those ridiculing Pakistain Army on social media" in order to protect "the prestige, reputation and goodwill" of the armed forces."As far as the freedom of speech is concerned, the Constitution makes it clear that national security and defence institutions would not be criticised and that citizens would not engage themselves in any activity that causes damage to the prestige, reputation and goodwill of Mighty Pak Army," Nisar was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the ministry. "Ridiculing Pakistain Army or its officers in the name of freedom of speech is unacceptable," he maintained. The statement further said that targeting such a prestigious and disciplined institution of the country for the sake of particular interests was not only a matter of concern but a severe offence. The minister directed the FIA Cyber Crime Wing to take strict action against all those involved in the practice "intentionally or unintentionally". The minister directed the authority to take action without any discrimination regardless of the political affiliation and profession of those involved. Posted by: Fred 2017-05-15 |
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