Arif Alvi Shocked current situation after Imran Khan arrest
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed his strong disapproval of the destruction of public property by unruly individuals and urged the citizens of the country to maintain peace and order.
In a tweet posted on Thursday, the President emphasized that while protesting is a constitutional right of every citizen, it should be conducted within the parameters of the law.
Dr Arif Alvi expressed his shock and deep concern about the prevailing situation in the country, which has arisen due to the arrest and mistreatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He stated that we should reconsider our approach and seek political solutions instead of resorting to force and arrests.
The President also revealed that he had conveyed his concerns to both the political and military leadership and remained hopeful that the situation would improve.
It is essential for citizens to exercise their constitutional rights in a responsible manner that does not harm public property or incite violence. The government and the people must work together to find peaceful solutions to the challenges facing the country.
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On the other hand, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday declared the press release of the public relations department of the Pakistan Army as “inconsistent with the facts,” stating that the release is not based on the ground realities.
The PTI categorically said that it had nothing to do with the violent incidents took place on May 9. The PTI’s response came a day after the military’s media wing termed the violent protests and clashes ensued ‘a black chapter in the history’.
According to PTI, the press release is a regrettable collection of statements based on hatred and revenge against Pakistan’s most credible and largest political party.
