Pakistan Interior Minster threatens strict action against those who 'malign army'

Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has warned that strict actions would be taken against anyone who maligned country’s army, Geo News reported. His remarks came in reference to a January 3 rally scheduled by opposition alliance People Democratic Movement (PDM) in Bahawalpur, Punjab. 11 party opposition alliance, in a juggernaut movement, has asked for country’s Prime Minister Imran Khan's resignation on corruption charges and has previously lambasted army at various occasions.

"Action will be taken within 72 hours against anyone using maligns or uses derogatory langu against Pakistan Army or or state institutions," Minister was quoted as saying by ANI.

Taking to local media reporters in Rawalpindi, Ahmed slammed PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman saying his politics h “turned upside down.” “Maulana's stars are in circulation and his politics has turned upside down," Ahmed, an ally of PM was quoted as saying by ANI.

Meanwhile, ministration of Bahawalpur has rejected an application by Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz to hold a rally in city citing possible terrorist attacks and COVID-19. “re is credible information about a terrorist attack at rally and permission cant be granted to PML-N for Bahawalpur rally,” ANI quoted as commissioner of Bahawalpur as saying.

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PDM demands Khan's resignation

PDM has demanded resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan till January 31 and in case of denial for this demand, front has anunced a rally against government. Maryam Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari are among major leers who have repeatedly said that y will send Imran-led government packing and have organised several PDM rallies held in Peshawar, Gujranwala, Karachi, Quetta, Multan and Lahore since October 16.

"PDM has come out stronger than before and is more determined than before to rid nation of this illegitimate government," said PDM chief and ded that all PDM constituent parties h reported to meeting today that resignations of "all" Opposition lawmakers h reached ir party leerships, in accordance with December 31 date given for this purpose by alliance, as reported by Dawn.

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(With inputs from ANI)