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      <title>Tight security in Lahore as Pakistan celebrates “Youm-e-Tashakur” nationwide</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lahore police have finalized a comprehensive security plan to ensure safety during “Youm-e-Tashakur” celebrations being held across the city in response to Pakistan’s historic victory over India.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The entire nation was &lt;a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330416169/nation-observes-youm-e-tashakur-to-honour-armed-forces"&gt;observing&lt;/a&gt; the Youm-e-Tashakur on Friday, with special prayers, Quran recitations in mosques, and thanksgiving rallies taking place in various parts of the country.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore, Bilal Siddique Kamyana, stringent security measures have been put in place for all events, including Friday prayers and rallies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Special attention was also being given to the protection of minority worship places, which were receiving enhanced security during the celebrations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CCPO Kamyana emphasized that Lahore remains on high alert and all police officers and personnel have been instructed to stay vigilant and monitor any suspicious activity closely.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Elite Force, Dolphin Squad, and PRU teams have been deployed to conduct effective patrolling around mosques, churches, and rally venues.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Traffic police have also been directed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic across roads, intersections, and main thoroughfares.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CCPO reiterated that Lahore police remains actively engaged in protecting the lives and property of citizens during the ongoing festivities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read more&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lahore police have finalized a comprehensive security plan to ensure safety during “Youm-e-Tashakur” celebrations being held across the city in response to Pakistan’s historic victory over India.</strong></p>
<p>The entire nation was <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330416169/nation-observes-youm-e-tashakur-to-honour-armed-forces">observing</a> the Youm-e-Tashakur on Friday, with special prayers, Quran recitations in mosques, and thanksgiving rallies taking place in various parts of the country.</p>
<p>According to Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore, Bilal Siddique Kamyana, stringent security measures have been put in place for all events, including Friday prayers and rallies.</p>
<p>Special attention was also being given to the protection of minority worship places, which were receiving enhanced security during the celebrations.</p>
<p>CCPO Kamyana emphasized that Lahore remains on high alert and all police officers and personnel have been instructed to stay vigilant and monitor any suspicious activity closely.</p>
<p>Elite Force, Dolphin Squad, and PRU teams have been deployed to conduct effective patrolling around mosques, churches, and rally venues.</p>
<p>Traffic police have also been directed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic across roads, intersections, and main thoroughfares.</p>
<p>CCPO reiterated that Lahore police remains actively engaged in protecting the lives and property of citizens during the ongoing festivities.</p>
<p><strong>Read more</strong></p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
<p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330416151/nation-to-observe-youm-e-tashakur-on-may-16-to-honour-armed-forces-victory">Nation to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ on May 16 to honour armed forces’ victory</a></p>
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<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:25:29 +0500</pubDate>
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