Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar and Engineer Amir Maqam have alleged that attendees at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally were forced to participate, accusing the opposition party of using unethical tactics to fill their event.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the ministers criticised the opposition, particularly the chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, for his use of provocative language at the rally.
Amir Maqam claimed that public resources were misused for the gathering, and that the opposition’s rhetoric is focused on threats rather than solutions for the nation’s problems.
He further stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders were involved in internal conflicts over corruption, leading to a disconnect with the public.
He highlighted the disrespectful remarks directed at Maryam Nawaz during the rally, calling it an affront to the nation’s traditions.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reiterated that Pashtun traditions of respect for women were violated at the event and condemned the opposition for failing to address critical issues like terrorism.
He also pointed to PTI’s governance failures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, criticising their inability to launch a single major project during their tenure.
Both ministers concluded by stating that the rally had been a failure and urged PTI to shift its focus towards serving the people of the province.
Meanwhile, PML-N Senator Talal Chaudhry on Monday vowed legal action against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for leading party supporters who “attacked and pelted stones” at Islamabad police at last night’s rally.
Chungi No 26, on the outskirts of the capital, turned into a battleground on Sunday night as police clashed with PTI supporters after the latter allegedly refused to stick to the designated routes for the public gathering in Sangjani.
