Shehbaz shrugs off talks of delays in polls as mere ‘speculations’ as NA term nears end
ISLAMABAD
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday termed that the events following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on May 9 in connection with a corruption case were a “rebellion” against the state, the armed forces and the army leadership.
In a farewell address to the National Assembly, the premier expressed outrage over the disrespectful acts targeting the memorials of martyrs and ghazis on May 9.
“This day will forever be remembered as a day of mourning till the end of times. The events of May 9 mark a rebellion against the state, with dissent manifesting against not only the nation but also the armed forces, under the leadership of General Syed Asim Munir,” he added.
Talking about the recent surge of terrorism across the country, PM Shehbaz lashed out at the decision taken by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
“The former prime minister invited them (terrorists) to come and settle in Pakistan. The move backfired as terrorism resurfaced, wreaking havoc in Swat and beyond,” he added.
Shehbaz said that the law enforcement agencies are struggling to contain the ensuing turmoil, and terrorist attacks have once again become widespread, reversing the efforts for hard-earned peace that followed the sacrifices of numerous martyrs.
The prime minister said that he will move the summary to dissolve the National Assembly to President Arif Alvi tonight.
He emphasised the necessity of passing a resolution condemning the May 9 conspiracy to send a strong message that the nation and its military stand united against any such audacious attempts.
