Pak minister warns of strict action against PTI in case of long march

The Pakistan government has warned  of "strict action" against the PTI if they start another long march as announced by former prime minister Imran Khan. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Tuesday  termed May 25 Azadi March an “anti-state conspiracy” instead of a political activity in which resources of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s government were used. The lawmakers deviated from their oath, law and Constitution in order to fulfil the criminal agenda of their political leader Imran Khan, he claimed.

Meanwhile, former premier Imran Khan ruled out the possibility of withdrawing their resignations from the National Assembly. In a meeting with journalists in Peshawar, Imran said the PTI would not return to parliament and he termed the speaker’s summons to PTI lawmakers to verify their resignation letters a “big trap”.Imran said his party would approach the Supreme Court for its right to protest. “Our strategy for the next long march would be dependent on the SC's decision on the petition which would be filled tomorrow by our legal team,” he added. The former prime minister claimed that he came under pressure during his government to recognise Israel. He did not name who put pressure on him, saying he would not want to name them.The PTI chairman, who alleges an American conspiracy behind his removal from the office, said the incumbent government wanted to “recognise Israel and build good ties with India” at the behest of the United States.