ISPR statement: Coalition govt decides to act against violent activities, institutions' targeting

Islamabad: The federal government on Saturday decided to exercise its authority against arson, besieging of government assets and buildings, violent activities and levelling of baseless allegations against the institutions.

During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here, it was decided that in light of the statement of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), legal action would be taken against Imran Khan and his associates for their statements against the state and institutions.

A committee of legal and constitutional experts was formed for initiating action. It was decided that an action would be taken against arson, siege of the Governor House Punjab and different cities and other violent activities.

The participants decided not to be blackmailed at the hands of Imran Khan.

Legal action would also be taken against the leaders and workers of Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) for attacks on private properties.

According to law, action would be taken against all those persons involved in activities against the constitution and law.

SOURCE: APP