Govt respects all schools of thought: Interior Minister

Islamabad – December 1 (Online): Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said the government was ensuring respect to all schools of thought, including minorities, as provided in the Constitution of Pakistan.

Addressing Leaders Conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said that no any legislation will be made, which confronts any faith in the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
He said minorities, including Christians, are not involved in any case against the state.

The Minister made it clear that minorities in Pakistan are being provided free environment for worship according to their religion.
Earlier, addressing an event in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, Interior Minister said the government has completed legislation to hold next general elections through Electronic Voting Machines and to provide right of vote to overseas Pakistanis.

The Minister said use of EVMs in general elections will ensure free, fair and transparent elections with credible and accurate results.
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said all Pakistani citizens living abroad will play a vital role in decision making process by casting their votes in next general elections through EVMs.

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