ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of intentionally stirring up violence and chaos in the country. According to Tarar, PTI has adopted a dangerous strategy involving violent protests backed by armed groups and illegal Afghan nationals to destabilize the nation for their political advantage.

PTI’s Violent Tactics in Protests

In a pointed response to the remarks made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Tarar claimed that the PTI leadership had actively harmed Pakistan and its citizens through their violent actions. He recalled the November 26 protest in Islamabad, where PTI allegedly deployed armed groups carrying modern weapons, including stone guns, teargas shells, and grenades.

Tarar further accused these groups of indiscriminate firing during the protest, which led to heightened tension and violence. He referred to social media videos showing the guards of Ali Amin Gandapur opening fire on their own workers, calling this a prime example of PTI’s violent tactics.

PTI’s Alleged Role in Instability

Describing PTI’s actions as part of a broader strategy of “Tehreek-e-Inteshar” (a movement of chaos), Tarar emphasized that the party had no interest in peace or stability but was instead focused on creating political unrest. He accused the PTI of putting the national interest at risk in its pursuit of power, undermining the country’s progress and security for their own political benefit.

Dark Days in Pakistan’s History

Tarar highlighted two of the most contentious events in Pakistan’s recent political history: May 9 and November 26. According to him, these incidents represent the darkest days for Pakistan due to the violence and disruption caused by PTI-led protests. He condemned PTI’s disregard for public safety and emphasized that such actions only served to harm the people and the country’s reputation.

One of the most shocking moments during the PTI protests, Tarar noted, was when Imran Khan continued his speech at a rally in Multan despite workers dying in a stampede. Tarar accused the PTI founder of showing complete indifference to the lives and property of ordinary Pakistanis.

PTI’s Fate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Despite the PTI’s repeated attempts to incite political turmoil, Tarar expressed confidence that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would reject the party’s call for unrest, just as they had in the past. He stated that the residents of the province were growing increasingly aware of PTI’s negative influence and would no longer support its calls for violence and chaos.

Conclusion

The accusations made by Attaullah Tarar reflect the growing political tension between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and PTI as the country approaches more significant political events. As the national dialogue on stability and governance continues, the accusations of violence and destabilization underscore the high stakes involved in Pakistan’s political future.