Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the law will take its course against the elements behind the provocative and baseless propaganda campaign against Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa.
Addressing a media press conference along with Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, the Defense Minister said that he regrets that there is an attempt to spread bloodshed in the name of religion for vested political interests. He said that belief in the finality of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) is part of our faith. According to him, the Supreme Court has already clarified its position on the matter.
The minister pointed out that Qazi Faez Isa has been targeted for many years under various pretexts. He stated that he is constantly trying to silence a principled and honest voice in the judiciary.
Emphasizing the need for rule of law, Khawaja Asif said that the dictates of any individual or group would not be accepted.
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal condemned the propaganda campaign against the Chief Justice of Pakistan and said individuals or groups who sow seeds of hatred for their own petty political interests in the name of religion should be rejected. He emphasized that no one will be able to issue murderous fatwas.
