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Political leaders, notably from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), have strongly condemned former first woman Bushra Bibi’s remarks about Saudi Arabia’s alleged function in toppling the federal government of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022, stressing that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) may go to any size to achieve political profit.
Condemnation from the PML-N leaders got here after the PTI founder’s higher half, in a uncommon video message issued on Thursday, accused Saudi Arabia of taking part in a job in toppling the Imran Khan-led authorities in 2022.
Deputy Prime Minister and International Minister Ishaq Dar expressed dismay over the assertion, saying, “Concentrating on Saudi Arabia for political features is regrettable. The assertion displays a determined mindset.”
He urged political forces to chorus from compromising international coverage for his or her goals, highlighting the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, that are based mostly on mutual respect.
“We take pleasure in Saudi Arabia’s journey of progress and prosperity,” Dar added, noting that Saudi Arabia has supported Pakistan in tough instances.
Reacting to Bushra Bibi’s assertion, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif denounced the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which the minister mentioned has now began utilizing faith for private achieve. The minister added that the previous ruling social gathering may go to any size to achieve political mileage.
“Now they’ve began taking part in the Shariah card,” he remarked, criticising the exploitation of non secular sentiments to achieve political benefit.
Punjab Info Minister Azma Bukhari termed the previous first woman’s remarks a “suicidal assault” on a pleasant Islamic nation.
“These troublemakers can not deliver any good to the nation,” she mentioned, stressing the damaging implications of such accusations towards Saudi Arabia which she described as “a pillar of the Muslim Ummah”.
In the meantime, Info Minister Atta Tarar condemned Bushra Bibi’s assertion, declaring the irony of her accusations towards a rustic the place her daughter was married.
“The identical nation gave them items, which Bushra Bibi offered within the black market,” he claimed, calling her allegations “extraordinarily filthy.”
Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi, dismissed Bushra Bibi’s assertion as baseless, recalling the respect and generosity proven by Saudi Arabia throughout Imran Khan’s go to to the nation.
“I used to be current through the go to, and Normal Bajwa was additionally there. The delegation acquired nice respect in Saudi Arabia,” he mentioned.
Ashrafi questioned the premise of Bushra Bibi’s claims, asserting that Islamic legal guidelines had been firmly in place in Saudi Arabia.
“Which Shariah did the PTI founder enact in Pakistan? And, what risk did it pose to Saudi Arabia?” he questioned.
“The true problem is that Saudi Arabia is investing in Pakistan,” Ashrafi mentioned, including {that a} sure group is spreading propaganda towards the pleasant Islamic nation.
“That is an try to appease the forces hostile to Saudi Arabia,” he added.