{"id":90172,"date":"2025-02-09T02:46:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T02:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/govt-warns-pti-against-creating-another-may-9\/"},"modified":"2025-02-09T02:46:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T02:46:05","slug":"govt-warns-pti-against-creating-another-may-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/govt-warns-pti-against-creating-another-may-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt warns PTI against creating another May 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>\u2022 Defence minister accuses party of planning violence ahead of Champions Trophy<br \/>\u2022 Barrister Aqeel slams opposition party for lack of commitment to negotiations, urges constructive role<\/p>\n<p>SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned on Saturday that the government will not allow Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to disrupt the state again by repeating the events of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1832279\">May 9<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1876383\/pti-claims-dozen-supporters-killed-in-govt-crackdown\">Nov 26<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a press conference at his residence in Sialkot Cantt, Mr Asif criticised PTI\u2019s plans to hold protests, accusing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government of misusing public funds for the party\u2019s rally scheduled for Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is spending immense resources and wealth on the PTI rally to be held tomorrow. Millions of rupees are being spent on this rally and government employees are being forced to participate in it,\u201d the minister claimed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernment missionaries and government employees are working day and night for the success of the rally,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"media  w-full  w-full  media--stretch  media--embed  \">\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"\ud83d\udd34 Live: Defence Ministet Khawaja Asif&#039;s News Conference | Dawn News Live\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v4D4KFNuvs0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>He alleged that PTI consistently attempted to tarnish Pakistan\u2019s image on the international stage. \u201cWhenever there is an opportunity to elevate Pakistan\u2019s status, whether through the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1864970\">(SCO) summit<\/a> or other global events, PTI launches protests,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1880793\">Champions Trophy<\/a> is set to take place in Pakistan, yet PTI is planning protests on Feb 18 or 19, coinciding with the event. Why are there no such rallies and processions in other provinces?  PTI\u2019s demonstrations have always been violent, and such actions cannot be allowed,\u201d Mr Asif said.<\/p>\n<p>The minister said parties should adopt political behaviour and not attack the state like violent groups.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis behaviour of PTI is unacceptable for the state of Pakistan in any way. These people are incit\u00ading the atmosphere of terrorism, which is not the right thing to do. Khyber Pakht\u00adu\u00adnkhwa Chief Min\u00adister Ali Amin Gandapur said that 99 per cent of their demands have been fulfilled, so why are they still protesting? They should be celebrating instead.\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"media  sm:w-1\/2  w-full  media--right  media--embed  media--uneven\">\n<p>    <iframe class=\"nk-iframe\" onload=\"setInterval(()=&gt;{try{this.style.height=this.contentWindow.document.body.scrollHeight+'px';}catch{}}, 100)\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"height:250px;position:relative\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/card\/1890695\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>He dismissed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1890653\/govt-pti-negotiation-committee-non-functional-pml-ns-irfan-siddiqui\">PTI\u2019s negotiations<\/a> with the government as insincere. \u201cThey were never serious about talks. The same happened before, and the discussions led nowhere. Instead, they plan rallies whenever a significant international event is scheduled,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>In response to a question, Mr Asif said, \u201cWe want good relations with the international community, but there will never be any compromise with anyone on the issue of Pakistan\u2019s integrity and Pakistan\u2019s honour and dignity will be given priority at all costs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the May 9 attacks, he said that those responsible had been charged with treason. \u201cThey were convicted for betraying their country and legal proceedings have been initiated against them,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PM\u2019s adviser slams PTI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The prime minister\u2019s adviser on legal affairs, Barrister Aqeel Malik, criticised PTI for avoiding negotiations and displaying a lack of commitment to dialogue, calling on the opposition to engage constructively for national progress.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to <em>PTV News<\/em> on Saturday, Mr Malik expressed frustration over PTI\u2019s reluctance to engage in meaningful talks. He said the government had repeatedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1890530\">extended an offer<\/a> for negotiations without any preconditions, only to be met with chaos.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"media  sm:w-1\/2  w-full  media--right  media--embed  media--uneven\">\n<p>    <iframe class=\"nk-iframe\" onload=\"setInterval(()=&gt;{try{this.style.height=this.contentWindow.document.body.scrollHeight+'px';}catch{}}, 100)\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"height:250px;position:relative\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/card\/1890530\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Mr Malik slammed PTI for its stubborn attitude and disregard for Pakis\u00adtan\u2019s interests. He noted that by ignoring calls for talks, the party had shown a worrying lack of commitment to finding solutions that benefit the country.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to a question, he claimed that the PML-N government play\u00ad\u00aded a crucial role in rescuing the country from default and improving its economic outlook.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring our tenure, foreign reserves increased, exports grew and GDP showed significant impro\u00advement,\u201d he claimed.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the opposition must play a constructive role in the country\u2019s progress, rather than merely criticising the government.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that a collaborative approach is essential for addressing Pakistan\u2019s challenges and achieving stability.<\/p>\n<p><em>Published in Dawn, February 9th, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2022 Defence minister accuses party of planning violence ahead of Champions Trophy\u2022 Barrister Aqeel slams opposition party for lack of commitment to negotiations, urges constructive role SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned on Saturday that the government will not allow Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to disrupt the state again by repeating the events of May 9 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