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Minister: (Pakistan wants peace, will never compromise on sovereignty: Rasheed)

ISLAMABAD:Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said 20 politicians, including Maulana Fazlur Rehman, have serious life threats.

 

Talking to media here on Monday, he said some of these politicians have already survived life attacks in past. He said Maulana Fazlur Rehman has been conveyed of this threat.

 

The Interior Minister also urged the opposition to stay away from mass gatherings in view of spike in COVID cases. He said the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have called off their flight operation and in view of this it is suggested that Pakistan should also stop its flights to and from London.

 

Sheikh Rasheed expressed the belief that opposition’s alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will participate in Senate elections as parliament is the right forum to resolve issues.

 

Responding to a question, the Minister said a befitting response will be given to India if it goes for any misadventure. He said Pakistan wants peace, but it will never compromise on its sovereignty.