Islamabad, July 06, 2023 (PPI-OT): Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that elections will be held on time and strengthening democracy is the top priority of the government. He was talking to Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms. Leslie Scanlon, who called on him in Islamabad today. Long-term dividends of partnership and cooperation between Pakistan and Canada regarding mining projects also came under discussion.
The Minister informed the Canadian High Commissioner that the Army Act and the laws made under it guarantee the rights of any accused. Expressing deep concern over the growing incidents of Islamophobia in the world, he said the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden is a clear example of Islamophobia. Azam Nazeer Tarar said the government has decided to participate in the protest demonstrations against the incident to convey its message to the world and to get the situation under control.
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