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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) wants to repeat the events of May 9 or November 26 and the government will not allow Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to disturb the state again.
As per details, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the press conference at his residence in Sialkot. While speaking to the media, he criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government for misusing the public funds for the party rallies and for anti-state agenda.
He warned the PTI not to repeat events like May 9 or November 26, and the government will not allow Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to disturb the state again, as PTI is planning to hold the protest today (Sunday).
Khawaja Asif claimed that, “The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is spending immense resources and wealth on the PTI rally to be held tomorrow. Millions of rupees are being spent on this rally and government employees are being forced to participate in it”.
“Government missionaries and government employees are working day and night for the success of the rally,” he added.
He recalls all the previous events in which PTI intentionally created hurdles and attempted to destroy the Pakistan’s image in the international community, said,“Whenever there is an opportunity to elevate Pakistan’s status, whether through the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit or other global events, PTI launches protests,”
Khawaja Asif highlights the importance of the recent cricket event the Champions Trophy and criticized the PTI’s plans to hold protests during the Champions Trophy, stating that, “The Champions Trophy is set to take place in Pakistan, yet PTI is planning protests on Feb 18 or 19, coinciding with the event. Why are there no such rallies and processions in other provinces? PTI’s demonstrations have always been violent, and such actions cannot be allowed”.
The minister said parties should adopt political behavior,“This behaviour of PTI is unacceptable for the state of Pakistan in any way. These people are inciting the atmosphere of terrorism, which is not the right thing to do. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said that 99 per cent of their demands have been fulfilled, so why are they still protesting? They should be celebrating instead.”
He points out the non-serious behavior of PTI during the negotiations with the government,“They were never serious about talks. The same happened before, and the discussions led nowhere. Instead, they plan rallies whenever a significant international event is scheduled,” he added.
In response to a question, Mr Asif said, “We want good relations with the international community, but there will never be any compromise with anyone on the issue of Pakistan’s integrity and Pakistan’s honour and dignity will be given priority at all costs.”
