ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that “The Finality of Prophethood Law” has not only been restored to its original position rather it has been further strengthened.
Talking to media in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon, he said that the law was finalized by members of all the political parties.
He clarified that it was not prepared by the law ministry and the Law Minister has not the authority to change it on his own.
Ahsan Iqbal said the demand of the protesters about the resignation of the Law Minister is unfair.
The Interior Minister said that the government will not surrender before those taking law into their hands. He said they are damaging the image of the country and supporting the enemies of Pakistan.
He said those demonstrating sit-in at Faizabad have political motives as they want to exploit the common man on the name of the Prophethood in next general elections.
He said the act of the protesters is tantamount to harm the issue of finality of Prophethood.
Ahsan Iqbal said the protesters want to replicate the Lal Masjid and Model Town type incidents, but the government is showing restraint to resolve the issue amicably.
He said we are trying to hold dialogue with the protesters at all levels. He said that government is also taking measures to ease the movement of the residents of the twin cities.
He said the government can avail the option of operation and clear the space just in three hours but it does not want bloodshed.
To a question, the Interior Minister said all the institutions of the state are on the same page regarding the issue.
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