The home minister said any allegation against Md Shahabuddin from before he became president would be treated as a matter of that period and proceed according to law. He made the remarks in response to a question at a press conference in his office at the Secretariat on Sunday. The report was published and updated on July 26, 2026.

Addressing reports of a telephone conversation between a former prime minister and the outgoing president, the minister said travelling to London was not necessary to speak with someone. He said communication was possible from anywhere in the world in the internet era and described a claim that such a visit was needed as unrealistic.

The minister said agencies coordinated to ensure that Rath Yatra and Ulto Rath were held smoothly and peacefully, with intelligence agencies also carrying out their duties. He said the government was making its highest effort to bring former IGP Benazir, who was arrested in Dubai, back to the country, and had sent documents requested by Dubai authorities. He also said police members fulfilling their responsibilities would be rewarded, while failures would draw reprimand.