Complete political, democratic freedom in Pakistan: Interior Minister

Islamabad: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad Thursday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has been making efforts to make Pakistan a true Islamic welfare state on the pattern of the State of Madina. 

While talking to media in Islamabad today, the minister said that there is complete political and democratic freedom in Pakistan. 

“Pakistan believes in peaceful coexistence,” added minister.

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 a 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.

“Prime Minister has allowed recruitment of one thousand additional personnel for Islamabad Police,” he said.

The Minister further added that drones will be used to make Islamabad safe and secure city.