Protesters are being used in an international conspiracy: Ahsan Iqbal

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that protesters were being used in an international conspiracy.

Speaking to different news channel, the interior minister said that protesters were not innocent since they had ample resources. “Do not mistake these people for innocents–they have resources which they are using against the state,” he said.

Ahsan Iqbal said that the government had initiated the operation as per the instructions of the high court. “Protesters had been allowed plenty of opportunities to give up,” he said. “The government is still ready to negotiate with them.”

Ahsan Iqbal said that there were certain conspirators who were also part of the sit-in protest.

Meanwhile, the Minister said local administration was taking action against the protesters holding sit-in at Faizabad interchange on the court orders.

The protesters using sensitive matter of Khatam-e-Nabuwat for political gains, possessed lethal material, he said while talking to PTV.

The protesters, he said, wanted to create unrest and chaos but the local administration were trying to clear the ‘occupied area’. “We are ready to hold dialogue with the people of Faizabad sit-in,” he said.

Pakistan was fighting war against terrorism and sacrificing a lot, he said. He appealed to the nation to keep distance from the elements spreading unrest in the country.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader further stated that the government is taking all measures to stop extremism and unrest from spreading in the country. He added that the law regarding the finality of Prophethood of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is stronger than ever. He further stated that the government is doing everything it can to stop extremism and violence from spreading in the country.

Iqbal stated, “The court had ordered us to clear the sit-in site within three days”. The minister stated that the government started the operation on court orders. He added, “We are ready for talks”.