Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for spreading a “pretend narrative” relating to the latest terrorist assault on the Jaffar Specific.
Talking within the Nationwide Meeting, Asif accused PTI’s social media platforms of misrepresenting the tragic incident and undermining nationwide unity by selling misinformation.
Asif expressed sorrow over the lack of harmless lives within the assault and criticised PTI for misinterpreting the state of affairs. He particularly identified how PTI-affiliated social media accounts falsely claimed that the terrorists had launched the hostages, as an alternative of acknowledging the sacrifices made by the armed forces within the rescue operation.
He additionally accused PTI leaders dwelling overseas of constant to criticize nationwide establishments whereas avoiding accountability.
The defence minister referred to PTI’s leaders as merchandise of previous navy regimes, declaring their assist for martial legislation and constitutional violations prior to now.
Khawaja Asif admitted that his social gathering had additionally supported a navy regime prior to now however emphasised that that they had the decency to acknowledge their previous errors. He urged all political leaders to be taught from historic failures to maneuver the nation ahead.
Asif condemned PTI’s makes an attempt to politicise terrorism and nationwide safety, stressing that politics shouldn’t come earlier than Pakistan’s integrity.
He referred to as on leaders to place apart private pursuits and recognise the sacrifices of the armed forces within the struggle towards terrorism.
The assertion comes after safety forces carried out a two-day operation to neutralise the terrorists who had hijacked the Jaffar Specific.
The ordeal started on Tuesday when separatist militants ambushed the Jaffar Specific en route from Quetta to Peshawar, blowing up the railway observe and attacking the practice with rockets.