Punjab govt is prepared to deal with any unpleasant situation: Azma Bukhari

LAHORE, Nov 23 (SABAH): Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bukhari has said that government will not allow anyone to create law and order situation as public is fed up with PTI’s politics of disruption.

Addressing a news conference in Lahore on Sunday, she said situation in Lahore is normal and the PTI protest call has received no response.

She said Punjab Government is alert and ready to deal with any untoward situation and lives and properties of people will be protected at all cost.

Azma Bukhari said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had announced to lead the protest from Swabi but there is no sign of any protest anywhere as yet confirming people’s disinterest in the politics of PTI.

She pointed out that neither the PTI founder’s wife nor his children, nor any children of the party members are participating in the protest.

She said that government officials of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are being forced to take part in the protest despite the fact that law and order situation in their own province is deteriorating and PTI Government has expressed no seriousness in dealing with it.

Meanwhile, Islamabad authorities have already enforced Section 144 across the federal capital to ensure law and order in the city, following the directives of the Islamabad High Court.

Citizens have been asked to refrain from participating in any illegal activities. Authorities have also warned that strict action will be taken against those found violating the law to uphold peace and security in Islamabad.