Public condemnation of violence: Pakistani president’s ‘advice’ to Imran Khan | World News

Pakistani President Arif Alvi said, Imran Khan The violence in the country on 9 May should be publicly condemned, during which attacks on government buildings and military sites following his arrest were witnessed. In an interview with Geo News, Arif Alvi said that the gangsters responsible for the violence should be prosecuted.

Thousands of workers from the ex-prime minister’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek Movement (PTI), have been detained as violent protests erupted across Pakistan following the arrest of Imran Khan in the Kadir trust case.

Pakistan’s military said the day would be remembered as a “dark chapter” in history as key supporters of PTI stormed an army facility. Earlier, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir said the “planned and well-orchestrated tragic incident” of May 9 will never be allowed to happen again, at any cost.

“No one will be allowed to disrespect our martyrs and their monuments. They are an inspiration and a source of pride to the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, government officials and the people of Pakistan,” said Asim Munir.

This is because the interim Punjab government issued a 24-hour ultimatum to PTI to hand over the “terrorists” who attacked the army facilities. “There are 30 to 40 terrorists in Zaman Park who attacked Army installations including Jinnah House,” said Punjab Caretaker Information Minister Amir Mir, adding that the agencies were able to identify via geo-fences. The presence of “terrorists” in Zaman Park.