Summary He said that Imran Khan can even be provided with recordings of his speeches as evidence.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rasheed on Friday said that the police should go ahead with the arrest of Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri.
Pervaiz Rasheed said that ‘Ilzaam Khan’ (accusation Khan) has now become ‘naïve Khan’. He alleged that PTI chief incited violence and attack on national buildings. He said that Imran Khan can even be provided with recordings of his speeches as evidence.
The government on Friday expressed its intention to take action against Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed’s inflammatory speech that he made during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) rally in Nankana Sahib. The government reportedly believes Sheikh Rasheed’s comments incited violence.
According to the government sources, Sheikh Rasheed incited the public against government and state institutions by sparking ‘hatred’.
Meanwhile, Special Anti-Terrorism Court termed PTI chief Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri proclaimed offenders for not appearing before court.
The arrest warrants against Khan, Qadri among other prominent leaders from both the parties have already been issued.
