ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has wanted to sabotage forthcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in country.

Addressing presser following appearance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in assembly, Naqvi said, “We’ve got video of Ali Amin Gandapur. It was confirmed after checking video that Ali Amin Gandapur has departed.”

“PTI was of view to sacrifice lives of people. PTI has failed to fulfill their objectives,” he said. “It is up to President and Prime Minister to take decisions regarding current situation,” Naqvi maintained. Lashing out at PTI leadership, he said. “They [PTI leaders] themselves relax at their houses, leaving workers to get arrested.”

Meanwhile, Federal Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, has warned that no troublemakers will be allowed near Islamabad’s D-Chowk, particularly during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He stressed that any attempt to disrupt the conference would be dealt with strictly.

Speaking at a press conference in the capital, Tarar highlighted the importance of the SCO summit, noting that several heads of state will be visiting Pakistan. He praised the prime minister's strong stance on global issues, including Palestine and Kashmir, at the United Nations General Assembly.

Tarar criticised the opposition, particularly Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), for organising disruptive protests. He accused the PTI of attempting to derail Pakistan’s progress, noting that the economy was showing signs of improvement, with inflation rates dropping and exports rising. He expressed frustration over the opposition’s protests coinciding with international events.

He pointed out that the opposition’s actions echo their 2013 protests, which delayed crucial investments, including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit and the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Tarar also slammed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, accusing it of failing to lower transport fares despite falling fuel prices and neglecting development projects in healthcare and education. He further criticised the PTI for misusing public resources to fund their protests.

He assured that the government is working hard to showcase a positive image of Pakistan to foreign investors and dignitaries, emphasising the need for security and order during the upcoming SCO summit.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 07 2024

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