ISLAMABAD, Jul 19: Minister of State for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kayani, has strongly condemned current remarks by Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, calling them ‘extremely regrettable and shameful’ and mentioned they mirror a mindset that has persistently undermined Pakistan’s protection, diplomatic relations and economic system for political acquire.
Addressing the media right here on Sunday, Kayani mentioned her damaging assertion on Pakistan’s victory in ‘Marka-e-Haq’ final 12 months was unacceptable.
“Can such an announcement be acceptable in any context? Does it go well with any Pakistani to say this? We don’t wish to name anybody anti-state, however you determine for your self, if this isn’t anti-state, then what’s it,” he questioned.
The State Minister linked the remarks to what he described as a sample by the PTI management over the previous decade. He cited the Might 9 assaults on army installations and martyrs’ memorials, the general public show of the cipher to allegedly harm diplomatic ties, and letters to the IMF meant to push Pakistan in the direction of default.
“This can be a continuation of the identical philosophy and mindset. Their goal has been clear: to place Pakistan’s protection, diplomacy and economic system at stake simply to get Imran Khan launched and again in energy,” Kayani mentioned.
He questioned what message such remarks ship to the Pakistan Air Pressure pilots who shot down Indian plane with talent and bravado final 12 months, and to the officers and troopers who sacrifice each day to defend the nation.
“I come from a district, Jhelum, the place the graves of our martyrs are draped within the nationwide flag. That district takes delight in these sacrifices for Pakistan. What message are you giving to the households of these martyrs? Are you saying they have been improper? Are you saying you’re disillusioned that Pakistan gained that warfare?” he requested.
Kayani famous that no clarification or retraction had been issued because the assertion was made.
“Not as soon as has she mentioned ‘that was not what I meant,’ as a result of that was precisely what she meant. This is identical narrative we have now been declaring for years in PTI’s actions,” he mentioned.
The minister mentioned authorized motion had been initiated over the remarks and burdened that such narratives don’t have any place in any society or state.
“Alhamdulillah, Pakistan achieved victory in Marka-e-Haq and gave a befitting response to Indian aggression. Sadly, not everybody may digest that victory,” Kayani mentioned.
He added that the anger and hatred seen within the tone of the remarks in the direction of the armed forces was revealing itself. “The condemnation of this assertion can’t be robust sufficient, and authorized proceedings on this regard are each crucial and acceptable.”
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