"Well, I want to make it clear that whether it is India or any other country in the world, their citizens would have to face same behaviour as meted out to our people," Malik said while talking to media persons at the Parliament House on Wednesday evening. When asked whether US nationals would be similarly treated, the minister replied," It is for all countries around the world where our citizens are subjected to double standards."
Malik said that the government had more severe reservations over Indian behaviour with Pakistani cricketers than the Opposition members, therefore, in protest Pakistan immediately rejected Delhi's invitation for parliamentary delegation to participate there in a summit.
He said "we are committed to upholding honour of our national players and the government will not compromise on their prestige and privilege," the Minister said.
Malik said that India should realise that friendship could never develop unless they stop taking such actions against our players and other citizens .The sportsmen whether they are hockey or cricket players, they, are all goodwill ambassadors of the nation. They share public feelings across the borders. They should be extended full respect," he said. The Minister declined to comment on Supreme Court's detailed decision on National Reconciliation Ordinance, and said that the government stood by all commitments it had made before the apex court.