Govt to withdraw cases against TLP workers: Interior Minister

Islamabad: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Sunday said that the government will withdraw cases against workers of banned outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) by Wednesday.

While taking to media in Islamabad, the federal minister said that steps are being taken to improve law and order in Pakistan.  

Rashid expressed hope that all issues will be resolved amicably during talks with a TLP as a delegation is visiting the Interior Ministry on Monday.

The Interior Minister said he, along with other members of the government team, held lengthy discussions with the TLP leadership, including a one-on-one meeting with TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi.

“It has been decided that the TLP workers will stay back at Muridke till final outcome of the talks,” minister said.  

He further added, “The government does not want any confrontation with religious forces”.

Former railway minister added that the issue of French Ambassador will be taken to the assembly as per promise.

Replying to a question, Sheikh said that he went to United Arab Emirates (UAE) to watch Pakistan’s cricket match with India, but in view of law and order situation back home, he has to return to Pakistan on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.