Sialkot: Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif on Sunday said that the attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ) during the May 9 violent protests – triggered by the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan – by India. He was involved in anti-Pakistan activities. Objectives
“The very existence of Pakistan was attacked on May 9. One man [Imran Khan] carried out this attack just for the sake of his power,” Asif said in solidarity with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) armed forces. Addressing the rally, he said. Forces at Sialkot
He lamented how the family and heirs of the martyr must have felt when a group of vandals attacked the holy monuments. “I never doubt anyone’s loyalty but I doubt the intentions of those who led the May 9 attacks,” Asif said.
Earlier, the federal minister visited the martyrs’ memorial in Chawanda and laid wreaths on the graves of the martyrs before reciting the Fatiha.
He said that he visited the martyrs’ memorial to commemorate their bravery in defeating the Indian army.
“I pay tribute to those who sacrificed [their lives] to defend the country,” Asif said.
Without naming anyone, he criticized that a political leader is targeting Pakistan’s forces in the current situation.
“They are involving external elements in targeting the armed forces,” he said, urging people to truly show their love for the army and reject the impression that the May 9 do
Asif said that Pakistan Army is still standing like a mountain while brave soldiers are sacrificing their lives for the country.
He said that there is a need to express solidarity in recognition of the sacrifices of Pakistan forces and show unity in the nation.
He further said that these people want to come back to power.
‘No new military courts being established’
Furthermore, Asif reiterated that no new military courts are being set up to try the planners, instigators, instigators and perpetrators involved in the May 9 tragedy, confirming While the trials will be held in existing courts.
He added that the miscreants seen in the videos of attacks on military properties would be prosecuted.
May 9 protest
On May 9, protests erupted across Pakistan following Khan’s arrest when he appeared in the Islamabad High Court for several pending cases since his ouster last year.
Activists also damaged public property and torched police vehicles in Charsadda, Karachi, Lahore and several other cities after the party called on supporters to “shut down Pakistan” over their arrest.
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured during the days-long protests, with internet services suspended for more than 72 hours across the country.
To demand Khan’s release, angry mobs attacked sensitive national institutions and buildings on May 9 – including the GHQ and the Corps Commander’s House (Janah House). The protesters also desecrated the martyrs’ memorial and set fire to the building of Radio Pakistan.
The Punjab government had on May 13 decided to form a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate attacks on civilian and military properties.
In a strong response, senior army officers vowed on May 15 to try the protesters and their instigators under relevant laws, including the Pakistan Army Act and the Official Secrets Act, and to mark May 9 as Celebrated as “Black”.
