ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to provide foolproof security to his predecessor Imran Khan.
The Ministry of Interior gave a detailed briefing to Shehbaz Sharif about the security of the former prime minister who has expressed threats to his life.
The prime minister directed Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah to provide the best security to the former prime minister.
He instructed to provide a chief security officer to Imran Khan. He also directed the provincial governments to provide security to the PTI Chairman during his public gatherings.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Interior Ministry said foolproof security of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ensured after receiving directives from the federal government.
The spokesperson said that police and other law enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure the complete deployment of the security personnel assigned to the former Prime Minister.
He said 94 security personnel of police and FC have been deployed for security at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad. A further 35 personnel of two security companies are also deployed for the security of Bani Gala House. In addition, 36 personnel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and six personnel of Gilgit-Baltistan police have also been deployed for security.
During the movement of Imran Khan outside Islamabad, four vehicles and 23 personnel of Islamabad police whilst one vehicle and five personnel of FC always accompany him. Under the supervision of the Interior Ministry, a threat assessment company is constantly reviewing matters pertaining to the security of Imran Khan.
The spokesperson further stated if the former Prime Minister has any specific information, he should share it with the interior ministry so that further arrangements of security could be put in place.
He said it is Imran Khan’s responsibility to keep the interior ministry and other relevant institutions informed about any possible threat to his life and other matters, assuring that further steps will be taken keeping in view the information received from the former prime minister.
The former prime minister in his recent public gatherings has been expressing concerns about a possible threat to his life.
