ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah asked provincial governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to open up national highways. Addressing a press conference, he said that “fitna march” is ongoing in Khyber Pakhtunkwa and Punjab, adding that roads were being blocked due to this.

“I strongly request provincial governments to open national highways immediately,” said Sanaullah and apologised to people affected by march on behalf of federal government. He said that only a few thousand people are protesting in two provinces and urged police to keep legal options open.

“This is not a long march. Two provinces are attacking federation. Two governments are conducting this protest, else people wouldn’t be visible,” Sanaullah said. “If anyone works against interest of national institutions, national unity or state such matters cannot be forgiven,” he said in press conference. Speaking about registration of first information report against assassination attack on PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Sanaullah said that it is not a problem getting an FIR registered in Punjab.

Responding to a question regarding Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan for forming full court commission, he without going into details said, “Letter from prime minister, according to my information has been sent to Chief Justice.” Talking about return of investigative team from Kenya Sana said that he has sought briefing regarding findings.

“There are certain things that require additional probe, which is why I have asked team to go to Dubai and look into matters.” Sanaullah said that two brothers Waqar and Khurram will not be out of investigation. He further shared that two-member team has worked hard on case in detail. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 09 2022

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