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Complete political, democratic freedom in Pakistan: Rashid
October 21, 2021

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says Prime Minister Imran Khan has been making efforts to make Pakistan a true Islamic welfare state on the pattern of the State of Madina.

Talking to media in Islamabad on Thursday, he said there is complete political and democratic freedom in Pakistan.

The Minister said Pakistan believes in peaceful coexistence.

Responding to a question about protest demonstrations by opposition parties, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said anybody can hold demonstration; however, if anyone takes law into his own hands, action will be taken against him.

Earlier addressing passing out parade of police officials at Islamabad Police Lines, he said Shuhada Package of Islamabad Police has been made equal to that of Punjab Police.

He said the Prime Minister has allowed recruitment of one thousand additional personnel for Islamabad Police.

The Minister said drones will be used to make Islamabad safe and secure city.