Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday lauds Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s decision to postpone lockdown in Islamabad.
While addressing a press conference he said, “Every political party is allowed to hold a rally in Islamabad.”
“There are no winners or losers today,” he said.
“I appreciate and welcome what Imran Khan has said,” referring to the PTI chief’s decision to shelve his plans for a ‘lockdown’ of Islamabad.
“It was the victory of Pakistan,” he added.
“Pakistan’s win is in peace, democracy, rule of law and reliance on our institutions,” the interior minister said.
Nisar, however, said it was wrong to say that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were unfairly targeted.
He apologised for the inconvenience caused by the hurdles created for the people and the usage of tear gas on protestors. Additionally, he also apologised for baton-charge.
Not only that, he also thanked everyone for their cooperation during these times.
“I am aware of the ‘mehman nawazi’ of the Pakhtun people,” he said. “And we did not stop you when you protested in the F-8 park.”
“But would you open your doors to a ‘Lashkar’ trying to lockdown Peshawar?” he asked PTI supporters who attempted to march into Islamabad. “You adopted an incorrect policy,” he said.
