Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik on Friday said the government would take all necessary measures to maintain law and order in the country.

Talking to a private news channel, he emphasized need for political parties should work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect rather than resorting to divisive and inflammatory language.

He urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership to abandon their hate-filled rhetoric and instead embrace a peaceful and constructive approach to politics.

Musadik Malik, however, made it clear that anyone who attempts to destabilize the country or disrupt the peace and stability of the nation will have to face the consequences.