ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmaker Asad Qaiser termed May 9 events ‘conspiracy’ against his party, alleging that it was orchestrated by former caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar.

“Nation has buried your narrative of May 9 on February,” PTI leader said, calling for establishment of judicial commission to probe incidents. Speaking on National Assembly floor, Asad Qaiser said that all four chief justices of provincial courts should be part of judicial commission and probe May 9 conspiracy, which according to him was hatched by Mohsin Naqvi and Punjab IGP.

He questioned incumbent government’s ‘double standards’ in allowing political parties for organising public gatherings, saying that Pakistan Peoples’ Party gets permission to hold rally but when PTI wants same Section 144 is imposed.

“Holding public gatherings and rallies is our constitutional right,” Qaiser said, asking under which law PTI was not allowed to hold meetings. “You [government] is answerable for sabotaging Constitution and law.”

Asad Qaiser further said that cases were registered against PTI MNAs, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, over peaceful protests, while lawmakers from Sunni Ittehad Council were arrested.

PTI leader emphasised need for strong Parliament and rule of law in Pakistan. “We want strong parliament, where people’s representatives can work effectively,” he said, calling for an independent judiciary and civilian supremacy, which are essential for “Healthy democracy”.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 30 2024

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