Islamabad (Web Desk): Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said that the law will take its course against the elements behind the provocative and against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa.
Addressing a news conference alongside Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad, Khawaja Asif regretted that an attempt is being made to spread bloodshed in the name of religion for vested political interests.
He said believing in the finality of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is part of our faith. He said the Supreme Court (SC) has already clarified its position on the matter.
The minister pointed out that Qazi Faez Isa is being targeted for many years under various pretexts. He stated there is an ongoing effort to silence a principled and upright voice within the judiciary.
Emphasizing the need for the rule of law, Khawaja Asif stated that the dictation of any individual or group will not be accepted.
Condemning the propaganda campaign against the CJP, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal asserted that individuals or groups who sow seeds of hatred in the name of religion for their own petty political interests should be rejected. He emphasized that no one will be permitted to issue murder fatwas.