The freed son of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has rejected media reports alleging he is in favour of enforcing Sharia law in the country.
Disappointed over media reports, Ali Haider Gilani told a local media outfit his statements had been misconstrued to make it seem he supported enforcement of Sharia law in the country in compliance with the demand of various militant groups.
“The media is molding my statement regarding implementation of Sharia law,” he said.
“Earlier, I said that everyone should follow the teachings of Islam and follow the rules envisaged by Sharia in one’s personal capacity. Only in this way, will we be able to promote the teachings of Islam in Pakistan,” the former premier’s son clarified.
Ali Haider Gilani was found during a counter-terror operation in eastern Afghanistan three years after he was kidnapped on the outskirts of Multan.
On Wednesday, the former premier’s son delved into details regarding the joint raid which led to his release. However, a report in a local English daily reported that during his media talk Gilani backed enforcement of Sharia in Pakistan, describing it as the will of each and every Pakistani.
