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The civil society pays tribute to late Salman Taseer at liberty roundabout

Lahore: The civil society organizations held a candle lit vigil to pay tributes to late governor Salman Taseer on his 5th death anniversary at liberty roundabout Lahore, the participants said that he was the ambassador of humanity peace, progress, tolerance and the civil society.

While addressing the participants the president civil society network said salman taseer was a brave man who never shied away from raising his voice for the voice less,the marginalised,the poor and for the women, his martyrdom shook us all but it also made us realize that a brave man never dies…his legacy lives on.

Malik said that he always give a message tolerance and moderate society,he was truly a “ Martyr of Humanity” because he was killed for showing sympathy in a society which is under-thirsty extremists devoid of spiritually.

Samson salamat said that the country face extreme danger of being dragged into the pre tribe culture.Its pity that salman taseer was gun down for falling holy Quran and listening to the woes of an oppressed women.salman taseer was a symbol of human values.

If we wanted a better Pakistan, we need to adopted the culture of tolerance and respect of all without any discrimination.Amna malik said that it is the duty of state institution/govt. and political parties to adopt the ways and means which could lead Pakistan towards a peaceful and a tolerant society for which salman taseer sacrifice his life.

They were of the view that Pakistan should not allow religious zealots to enforce their version of the truth upon all and sundry, the extremism in all its forms and manifestation was the biggest threat faced by the country. We demand that Govt. implemented the National Action Plan in its true letter and spirit to eliminate the extremist thought from the society and also create a place for the poets, writers, intellectuals, intelligentsia and teachers so they can contribute some thing positive in the society.

The vigil was attended by all walk of life and the participants raise slogans against terrorism and extremism. They also salute to those who lost their lives in the recent terrorist wave while saving the country. Participants carries play cards.

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