Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Thursday strongly condemned \u2018malicious propaganda\u2019 against the state and its institutions, calling for national unity, vigilance among masses to defeat country\u2019s enemy.
\nThe minister, while addressing a press conference emphasized that freedom of expression cannot be used as a shield to spread anti-national sentiments.
\n \u201cWe must all work together for the betterment of the country,\u201d he said, urging citizens to prioritize the country\u2019s interests above all else.\u201d
\nDr. Chaudhry expressed concern over the activities of certain YouTubers and social media influencers who, he claimed, were actively working against the interests of Pakistan. \u201cSome specific YouTubers were spreading venom against the country, poisoning the minds of our youth,\u201d he said.
\nHe accused those individuals of becoming tools in the hands of \u2018short-sighted enemies\u2019 who were bent on destabilizing the nation.
\nThe minister highlighted that social media platforms were being misused to propagate harmful narratives against the state and its institutions.
\n\u201cThese elements were engaged in propaganda that undermines the integrity of the country,\u201d he stated. He further alleged that such activities were part of a larger conspiracy to weaken the country.
\nDr Chaudhary criticized the opposition for boycotting the meeting of Parliamentary Committee on National Security. He said this decision of the opposition was contrary to the national interests.
\nHe said the military leadership gave a detailed briefing to the meeting on the overall security situation in the country.
\nDr. Chaudhry also aimed at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing them of engaging in politics of \u2018hatred and division.\u2019
\nHe claimed that the PTI had attempted to damage Pakistan-US relations for political gains. \u201cAttacking the state for political purposes is causing harm to the country,\u201d he said, urging the opposition to cease its negative propaganda against the state.
\nThe minister warned that the government would not tolerate any form of chaos or unrest. \u201cThe era of mischief and disorder will not be accepted anymore,\u201d he remarked.
\nHe praised the military leadership for its successful operation in resolving the Jafar Express incident.
\nDr Chaudhry commended the armed forces for their effective handling of the situation, stating, \u201cThe Pakistan Army has once again demonstrated its capability and commitment to safeguarding the nation.\u201d
\nThe minister reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country.
\nHe paid tributes to the sacrifices of security personnel in the war on terrorism.
\nDr. Chaudhry also called for an end to the \u2018dirty mindsets\u2019 targeting military institutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Thursday strongly condemned \u2018malicious propaganda\u2019 against the state and its institutions, calling for national unity, vigilance among masses to defeat country\u2019s enemy. The minister, while addressing a press conference emphasized that freedom of expression cannot be used as a shield to spread anti-national sentiments. \u201cWe must […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":407332,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-468128","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n