RAWALPINDI  PAKISTAN: A new trend of terrorism in sectarian garb has started but the leaders of all religious schools of thought are united to foil this conspiracy, interior minister here said.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik was talking to media on Monday after hearing at special accountability court in a corruption reference.

Malik said he was receiving threats for last three weeks over his role in anti-terror activities. He said the courts and mediapersons also under threat like him.

Earlier, Rawalpindi Accountability Court-I heard three separate pleas of Rehman Malik for his acquittal in reference and relieving him of appearing before the court.

The pleas in special court of presiding judge Tariq Abbasi contended that due to Malik’s role in anti-terror activities he is facing serious threat and receiving warnings of serious consequences for last three weeks and therefore he should be relieved from appearing before court.

The court said that the record of the two petitions was in high court so as the next hearing of the case will be held on March 25.