Azadi March: Sheikh Rasheed says Maulana Fazl to face resistance.

ISLAMABAD -- Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Friday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was not afraid of protests announced by Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehaman.

Speaking to the media, he said the government would complete its five-year tenure, adding that the JUI-F leader would face resistance if he disrupts the political system.

He said the PTI government would not be blackmailed by threats of million marches.

The minister said the JUI-F chief had always protested against the democratic system and he wanted justice by holding protests on the roads rather than approaching the court.

He said the country has already rejected "these corrupt elements" in the elections, and that such elements were now taking revenge from the country by announcing lock-downs against a democratic government.

The minister said people would support the stance of Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding the rule of law and the Constitution.

Rasheed said the proposed Azadi March call by Rehman in Islamabad has failed to receive the support of other opposition parties and will most likely result in a failure.

He suggested that Rehman should not use his seminary students for the sack of his political gains.

He assured that Pakistan People's Party leader Bilawal Bhutto will...

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