ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said the law will take its course against the people behind the provocative and baseless propaganda drive against Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa.
Addressing a press conference along with Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad on Monday, he expressed regret that an attempt is being made in order to spread bloodshed in the name of religion for vested political interests in Pakistan. He stated believing in the finality of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is part of our faith. He said the Supreme Court of Pakistan has already clarified its stance on the matter.
He also pointed out that Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa is being targeted for many years under various pretexts. The Minister said there is an ongoing effort to silence a principled and upright voice within the country’s judiciary.
Stressing the need for the rule of law, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that the dictation of any group or individual will not be accepted.
Denouncing the propaganda drive against the CJP, Ahsan Iqbal asserted that groups or individuals who sow seeds of hatred in the name of religion for their own petty political interests should be completely rejected. The Minister also emphasized that no one would be permitted to issue murder fatwas.
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