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| Punjab govt to supervise Dawa centre in Muridke |
| 2008-12-31 |
| The Punjab government is all set to appoint a chief administrator at Jamaatul Dawa centre, Markaz-e-Tayyaba in Muridke, following the recommendations of a report by intelligence agencies. Government sources said on Tuesday intelligence agencies had recommended the appointment of a chief administrator, or a grade-19 officer to monitor activities at the centre to avoid accusations of Dawa's involvement in any international conflict. The sources said agencies had also recommended provincial control of Dawa's 16 registered schools. According to the report, the annual expenditure of the centre was between Rs 40 to 45 million, which Dawa meets through charities, school fees and money raised through fees at its dispensaries. The report recommended only a chief administrator at the centre and administrators in schools should be appointed, without changing the rest of the setup. Punjab Chief Minister's Secretary Tauqeer Shah said the agencies were conducting operation against Dawa at the behest of the Interior Ministry. |
| Posted by:Fred |