The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has formally requested the Chief Secretary Punjab to take notice of the alleged misuse of sacred Islamic titles in Gilgit-Baltistan, urging strict enforcement of Sections 298-B and 298-C of the Pakistan Penal Code.
In a letter issued on Friday, the Bar claimed that certain groups in Gilgit-Baltistan have been referring to their leader using the title “Ameer-ul-Momineen / Ameer-ul-Musalimeen”, which, according to the Constitution and Pakistan’s criminal laws, is reserved exclusively for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The LHCBA warned that such usage carries criminal liability and violates Article 260(3)(a) of the Constitution. The Bar demanded an immediate inquiry and legal action to prevent further misuse.
The letter, signed by President Malik Asif Akhtar Awan and Secretary Muhammad Tayyab Shirazi, emphasized that no individual or group may adopt titles specifically associated with the Prophet (PBUH), and urged authorities to ensure compliance with the law.
