Interior Ministry will provide security for Mansoor Ijaz: PM Gilani

LAHORE: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said the central character of memogate, Mansoor Ijaz had repeatedly spoken negatively about the Pakistani establishment.

The prime minister added that it seemed like a viceroy was coming to Pakistan not Mansoor Ijaz and billions would not be spent on his (Ijaz’s) security.

“Under the constitution, providing security to Ijaz is the duty of the Interior Ministry as and when required the Rangers and Army can also be summoned,” Gilani said.

Elaborating further on the memo issue, the prime minister said that this whole episode had sent a negative image about Pakistan internationally.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was paying condolence to the family of IT genius Arfa Karim who passed away last week.

The prime minister said he would consider awarding Arfa with the highest civil award.