Ban on PTM: State won’t let anyone challenge its writ, warns Naqvi

Bringing thousands of people is not called a jirga, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Wednesday.

“In no case, a parallel system can be allowed. We cannot allow an alternative judicial system under any circumstances,” he said during a media briefing about the ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM). He warned that no one would be let challenge the state's writ.

The federal government imposed the ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), declaring it unlawful under Section 11B of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.

The minister said: “Foul language was used against the state.  People from a couple of major political parties sided with the PTM.

“We told them that they can talk about human rights but they won't be allowed to take up arms.

He added: “Bank accounts, passports and ID cards are blocked and those who help them will too have to face the music.

“The PTM videos have been aired and marketed by foreign companies. There is a clear message to their masters and operators that there is no leniency

“Now there will be no soft corner, there will be stern action.”

Talking about the KP CM allegations, the interior minister questioned if Ali Amin Gandapur made it to D-Chowk in Islamabad during the PTI demo on October 4.

Gandapur yesterday threatened to storm Islamabad if the federal capital police chief was not removed as he alleged that the top cop mistreated his supporters.

He hurled threats while narrating his story of reappearance, claiming that he travelled through many districts, including Nowshera, Charsadda, and Swat to reach Peshawar.

The interior minister said: “The KP chief minister should first clarify whether he has seen Islamabad IG Islamabad or not”

He added: “His statements are unclear. Police need to be empowered not to pressure.”

The interior minister presented proof against PTI to the media.