KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has lambasted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for perpetuating a "dangerous narrative" that seeks to sow chaos, division, and hatred against institutions.

Memon warned that PTI's rhetoric, led by Imran Khan, poses a significant threat to national unity and stability. The minister singled out Imran Khan's comments about Shaikh Mujeeb, a prominent national hero, as a clear attempt to divide the country.

He emphasized that describing Shaikh Mujeeb as anything other than a hero deviates from Pakistan's historical national narrative. Memon also criticized PTI leaders for their inconsistent and provocative statements, which sometimes threaten violence against the capital city and at other times advocate for breaking away from the country. He accused the PTI of straying from the national narrative when they fail to gain power.

The minister's statement comes amid escalating political tensions in Pakistan, with the PTI and government parties engaging in a war of words. Memon's warning highlights the need for responsible political discourse to maintain national unity and stability. He emphasized that portraying the tragedy of East Pakistan as a dagger on the state's aorta is a grave act.

Imran Khan's declaration of Shaikh Mujeeb as a hero and Arif Alvi's endorsement is akin to rubbing salt on the nation's old wounds. Sharjeel Inam Memon remarked that PTI has been jeopardizing the country's institutions and national interests since day one in its pursuit of power.

He added that PTI has consistently engaged in digital terrorism against national institutions, leveled baseless accusations against them, and perpetuated a malicious campaign aimed at discrediting these institutions. Furthermore, they have resorted to calling honorable judges "touts" in an attempt to pressure them.

Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the decision in the cipher case is akin to giving a license to play with national secrets and interests. A person waves the cipher in Jalsa, audio emerges indicating a plan to exploit it, yet he is also exonerated. Why is this so?

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 05 2024

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