ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has urged the society to collectively fight the menace of extremism in the country.

Addressing a news conference here on Tuesday, he said every citizen has a responsibility to raise voice against extremism and terrorism. Condemning the tragic Sialkot incident, the Minister said the law will take its course against the culprits involved in the incident.

He said the media has an important role to curb extremism in the society. He said the extremist elements should not be given coverage by the media. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said the nation celebrates 23rd March as Pakistan Day, but the opposition has given a call for protest on the day.

He said everyone has right for peaceful protest; however, the opposition needs to review its decision about the date of the protest. The Minister expressed the confidence that the government would be able to control inflation in the coming months.

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