Asif says govt will not tolerate death threats against CJP, vows strict action

Defence minister emphasizes that state will not tolerate 'fatwas calling for murder'

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday announced that stringent action will be taken against those issuing death threats to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Asif emphasized that the state will not tolerate 'fatwas calling for murder'.

During the press conference, Asif condemned the inflammatory remarks made against CJ Isa and highlighted attempts on social media to incite the public to commit murder. He warned that permitting such rhetoric could lead to the disintegration of the state's structure. The Defence Minister pointed out that there are efforts to incite violence in the name of religion, with CJ Isa being targeted through various pretexts.

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The minister reiterated that the state would not accept any group dictating terms, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law and justice in the country.

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal too declared that threatening the CJ is a direct rebellion against the constitution. He asserted that the authority to judge and impose penalties lies solely with the judiciary, and no group has the right to issue death fatwas.

Iqbal emphasized that terrorism, suicide bombings, and issuing fatwas have no connection with Islam and vowed that the law would take strong action against such elements. He stressed the state's responsibility to protect every citizen.