20 prominent political leaders’ lives in grave danger: Pak Interior Minister

By Hamza Ameer Islamabad, Dec 22 : Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has warned of imminent threats to the lives of at least 20 prominent politicians, majority of whom are part of the opposition political parties, rallying to topple the ruling government.
“High threat alert has also been issued and the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) chief has also been informed,” he said.
Rasheed advised the head of PDM, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Jamiat-ulema-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) to stop rallying the anti-government movement for personal gains and self-centred battles.
“He (Fazlul Rehman) has no political future. He is calling the assembly illegitimate. He was once a presidential candidate in the same assembly. His dreams will never come true,” said Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed.
The threat issued by the Interior Minister comes at a time when PDM is brushing aside the government’s orders of not holding public gathering amid increasing spread and fear of novel coronavirus.
The PDM has been demanding the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan and has refused to engage in any kind of dialogue before their prime demand is met.