ISLAMABAD, July 30 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Imran Khan's sons are free to visit Pakistan. He clarified that the government is not stopping them from entering the country. They can come after fulfilling visa and entry requirements. He said Imran Khan himself asked his sons not to visit. Therefore, the government has no reason to block them.

However, the minister strongly warned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against repeating past violence. He referred to the events of May 9 and November 26 as unacceptable. He added that peaceful protest is a right of every party, including PTI. But if violence is attempted again, the government will act firmly. He stressed that the rule of law must be respected.

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