Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Rejects NSC Decision to Try Those Involved in Arson and Vandalism as ‘Political Witch-Hunt’
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the decision of the National Security Committee (NSC) to try those involved in the arson and vandalism of military installations on May 9 as a “political witch-hunt”.
The PTI said in a statement that the decision was “politically motivated” and that the party had nothing to do with the violence that took place on May 9. The party also said that the government was trying to silence its dissent by using the military courts.
The PTI’s statement said that the decision was a “clear violation of the constitution” and that it was an attempt to “silence the voice of the people”. It also said that the decision was a “direct attack on the independence of the judiciary”.
The PTI has vowed to fight the decision in court and has called on its supporters to protest against the decision. The party has also said that it will not participate in any dialogue process with the government until the decision is withdrawn.
The NSC decision has further escalated tensions between the government and the PTI. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days.
Here are some additional details about the story:
- The NSC decision was taken at a meeting of the NSC chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday.
- The meeting was attended by senior cabinet ministers, three services chiefs, DG ISI and other relevant officials.
- The NSC condemned the violence that took place on May 9 and expressed its solidarity with the Pakistan Army.
- The NSC also stressed the need for dialogue over confrontation to resolve political differences.
- The meeting comes amid rising tensions between the government and the PTI, which is led by former prime minister Imran Khan.
- Khan has been accused of inciting violence during the May 9 protests. He has denied the allegations and has said that his party is committed to peaceful protests.
The PTI’s rejection of the NSC decision is a significant development. It shows that the party is not willing to back down from its stance and that it is prepared to fight the government in court. The decision is also likely to further escalate tensions between the government and the PTI. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days.