NGO’s case disposed of

LAHORE

The Lahore High Court on Monday directed Punjab home secretary to decide a representation of a non-government organisation “Taangh Wasaib” within two weeks challenging a government’s ban on its activities.

The organisation through a counsel contended in a petition that the home department banned its functioning in southern and other parts of the province on the allegation of being involved in anti-state activities.

The counsel argued that the petitioner-organisation had been working for communal harmony, gender equality and respect of human rights since 1998.

He said the government put the ban on the basis of mere allegations. He said no opportunity of hearing was given to the organisation before taking the impugned action. The lawyer prayed to the court to set aside the impugned ban for being unlawful.

Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah disposed of the petition and directed the home secretary to decide the matter within two weeks.