ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday revealed that the far-rightIslamist political party was banned because they challenged the writ of thestate and attacked public and law enforcers.

In a series of tweets, the premier mentioned that no one can be above thelaw and constitution of Pakistan.

“Let me make clear to people here and abroad: Our govt only took actionagainst TLP under our anti-terrorist law when they challenged the writ ofthe state and used street violence and attacking the public and lawenforcers. No one can be above the law and the Constitution,” Khan wrote inthe first statement on the matter.

In another tweet of the series, PM said that Muslims have the greatest loveand respect for the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). We cannot tolerate any suchdisrespect and abuse. PM also demanded an apology from “extremists” whodisrespected the prophet.

“Those in the West, including extreme right politicians, who deliberatelyindulge in such abuse and hate under the guise of freedom of speech clearlylack moral sense and courage to apologise to 1.3 billion Muslims forcausing this hurt,” PM Khan said.