Hanif Abbasi warns Imran’s sons against breaking Pakistan laws

LONDON: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi warned former PM Imran Khan’s sons that they will face serious state action if they break Pakistan’s laws during their possible visit to Pakistan to meet their father in jail and to join the movement for his release.

Hanif Abbasi issued a strong warning to Suleman Khan and Kasim Khan during an interview with this reporter saying: “I have no issue with their visit to Pakistan, they have a legal right to meet their father. They are welcome but they will not be allowed to break Pakistanis laws. They are foreigners and will be treated as such.

There will be action against them beyond just a simple arrest, the action will be much more than just an arrest if they breach Pakistani laws which prohibit the visitors and foreigners from taking part in local politics.”

Hanif Abbasi said Imran Khan and Jemima Goldsmith’s sons will be treated as “foreigners” when they come to Pakistan and will not be allowed to create anarchy or do politics.

The Railways Minister said: “Pakistani law doesn’t allow a foreigner to run a movement on Pakistani soil. There is a difference between them and overseas Pakistanis. I believe Jemima will not allow them to visit Pakistan.

They are welcome if they want to visit Pakistan but under terms and conditions applied to foreigners. We will not allow anyone to create anarchy and chaos in Pakistan under any guise. The fact that PTI wants Khan’s son to come to Pakistan and lead the movement means PTI has failed.”

Hanif Abbasi said that there is no deal on the table for Imran Khan. “He’s frustrated in jail. He quarrels with the jail staff daily. He has lost trust of the state after conspiring against it.”

Hanif Abbasi distances himself from those PMLN leaders who have said Khan has faced the jail term with bravery.

“I disagree. Those who say so do so for ratings. Imran Khan has no choice but to be in the situation where he is today.

He has no options but to stay in jail. He is there against his wishes. He is desperate to make a deal and come out but there is no deal for him.”