Islamabad: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that government would be “10 times stricter” as compared to policy adopted by administration during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s long march to Islamabad in May as no one can be allowed to bring a new government through mobs.

Statement comes a day after former prime minister Imran Khan, during an interview announced that his much-hyped long march to capital would take place in October. “If change is brought via a democratic process, we have no problems with it but we will not allow any long march under any circumstances,” Rana Sanaullah said after casting his vote during by-polls being held.

PML-N leader said that Election Commission of Pakistan has all power and all agencies must implement its orders. He urged voters to come out and vote, adding that polling was held in a transparent and peaceful manner. “All agencies including Rangers and police have done a good job.” he added.

Responding to a question, he said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will decide for himself about returning to country. Meanwhile, federal government has approved a three-month extension in deployment of Rangers in federal capital.

According to sources, federal Cabinet approved extension in deployment of Rangers in Islamabad after federal capital’s chief commissioner requested for an extension. Federal capital has braced for a law and order situation in wake of expected long march of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Former prime minister Imran Khan has been on a campaign against coalition government since his ouster from office. He has threatened to march on federal capital against coalition government.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 17 2022

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