"If disgruntled youth lay down their arms in a cooperation with the government, they will be treated leniently," he said while talking to a private news channel on Monday.

He appealed before the parents of disgruntled youth to cooperate with the government for the better future of their children.

The minister said his government established a cell in the Chief Minister House to check price hike in the city.

Replying a question, he said that Sharif brothers should wait for their turn instead of sabotaging democracy.

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