The government has decided to take stern action against the elements involved in the smear campaign, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Monday.
The decision comes during a government spokesperson meeting headed by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The meeting took up the political situation and the PM's visit to Russia.
The participants expressed resolve to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against the persons running smearing. Legal action will be taken against such elements. Cases will be filed in Pakistani and British courts as well.
The meeting also pondered over the Russia visit and the participants were briefed about the tour. In his address, the premier lashed out at the previous governments for ignoring core issues.
Prime Minister Imran Khan, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, will pay an official two-day visit to Russia from February 23-24. Bilateral Summit will be the highlight of the visit of PM Imran Khan, who will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the members of his cabinet, a statement from the Foreign Office said.
During the summit meeting, the two leaders will review the entire array of bilateral relations including energy cooperation, the FO statement said. "They will also have a wide-ranging exchange of views on major regional and international issues, including Islamophobia and the situation in Afghanistan," the statement added.
Pakistan and Russia enjoy friendly relations marked by mutual respect, trust and convergence of views on a range of international and regional issues. The visit of the prime minister will contribute to further deepening of the multifaceted Pakistan-Russia bilateral relationship and enhancement of mutual cooperation in diverse fields, it added.