ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah has said that the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) had called off its “Pakistan Bachao March” (Save Pakistan March) after successful negotiations with the government.
This was announced by him on Saturday while addressing a press conference flanked by TLP’s leader Shafiq Amini.
Rana Sanaullah said that crucial matters were settled with the TLP after the second round of talks.
Talks were primarily focused on safeguarding the Prophethood, and curbing blasphemy which is integral to every Muslim’s faith, he added.
Regarding the demand of TLP for the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, the interior minister described her case as a national issue that saddened every Pakistani.
He urged human rights organizations to pay attention to her situation and assured that the government would write a letter to United States (US) authorities regarding her imprisonment, considering her 86-year sentence unfair.
Rana Sanaullah said that the government also accepted other demands of TLP, including a reduction in petrol prices.
He said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the TLP negotiators about how petrol prices were determined and assured them to decrease petrol prices and resolve issues peacefully.
The TLP leader appreciated the government for avoiding confrontation, unlike its predecessor.
