Violent protests criticized

Published February 24, 2006

PESHAWAR, Feb 23: NWFP Information Minister Asif Iqbal Daudzai has said that people who damaged public and private properties during protests were not well-wishers of the country.

Speaking at a seminar held by the Islamic Students’ Movement at Peshawar Press Club, he urged students to keep strict vigil on anti-state elements. The minister called upon the Ummah to unite to foil the nefarious designs of anti-Islamic forces.—-APP

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