Extending invitation to Rangers for accountability is unconstitutional: Nisar
Interior minister says he was “surprised” to know such a demand came from the leader of a political party
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan addressing the media in Islamabad on Monday. PHOTO: PID
ISLAMABAD:
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar has said extending invitation to Rangers for accountability was unconstitutional and the paramilitary force did not have any such mandate in Karachi or any other part of the country.
Referring to Imran Khan’s recent call for Rangers to conduct an anti-corruption operation in Punjab, the interior minister said he was “surprised” to know that such a demand came from the leader of a political party.
"It is unwise on part of a political leader to involve state institutions for political gains. It is against democratic norms," the interior minister said in a statement on Tuesday. “Every citizen has a right to freedom of expression and speech but it should be within the ambit of law and Constitution.”
Nisar said raising such demands aimed at attaining political point scoring, which could impair the actual purpose of the Karachi operation.
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He said all Pakistanis acknowledge the performance and sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army under the leadership of army chief General Raheel Sharif.
Nisar said it was unfortunate and inappropriate to politicise the role and performance of Pakistan Army and Rangers by issuing such political statements.
Today’s Pakistan is far better than that of 2013, he said, adding peace in Karachi was returning to normality.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar has said extending invitation to Rangers for accountability was unconstitutional and the paramilitary force did not have any such mandate in Karachi or any other part of the country.
Referring to Imran Khan’s recent call for Rangers to conduct an anti-corruption operation in Punjab, the interior minister said he was “surprised” to know that such a demand came from the leader of a political party.
"It is unwise on part of a political leader to involve state institutions for political gains. It is against democratic norms," the interior minister said in a statement on Tuesday. “Every citizen has a right to freedom of expression and speech but it should be within the ambit of law and Constitution.”
Nisar said raising such demands aimed at attaining political point scoring, which could impair the actual purpose of the Karachi operation.
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He said all Pakistanis acknowledge the performance and sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army under the leadership of army chief General Raheel Sharif.
Nisar said it was unfortunate and inappropriate to politicise the role and performance of Pakistan Army and Rangers by issuing such political statements.
Today’s Pakistan is far better than that of 2013, he said, adding peace in Karachi was returning to normality.