LAHORE: Railways Minister Saad Rafique on Sunday said that he has not readex-intelligence chief Asad Durrani’s recently published book, but peopleshould not call him a ‘traitor’ without reading it.

“I haven’t read Durrani’s book, but it is also true that people are callinghim a traitor without reading his book. Nobody is a traitor, but a patriotand everyone should have the freedom to speak within limits,” Saad Rafiquesaid while speaking to the media at Raiwind Railway station.

The lawmaker said that the elections are soon to be held in the country andpreparations have already begun, but political rivals are still busy inleveling allegations against the ruling government.

He, however, added that PML-N is not affected by the accusations and willcontinue to thrive.