Pakistan’s government has summoned 16 PTI leaders, including senior members, over accusations of anti-state propaganda on social media. Aleema Khanum is also required to appear before the JIT. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized PTI’s handling of the Jaffar Express train attack, while PTI’s Asad Qaiser condemned the government’s political maneuvering rather than addressing security issues.
The government of Pakistan’s Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned 16 members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Imran Khan, to appear before them on March 18. This action follows allegations against these members for disseminating negative propaganda on social media. Additionally, Aleema Khanum, the sister of Imran Khan, has received a separate summons for March 19.
The investigations implicate PTI members in acts of anti-state propaganda, as reported in local news outlets. Recently, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized PTI during a National Assembly session, accusing the party of politicizing a significant attack on the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan and distorting the facts on social media.
Conversely, Asad Qaiser, a PTI parliamentarian and former National Assembly speaker, rebuked the government’s approach to national security. He expressed that rather than engaging in political disputes, the Defence Minister should have focused on informing the assembly about the Jaffar Express attack.
The recent summons issued to PTI leaders highlight escalating tensions between the political factions in Pakistan, particularly concerning allegations of anti-state propaganda on social media. The ongoing discourse reflects a broader struggle regarding accountability and political narrative, especially in the context of national security incidents like the attack on the Jaffar Express train.
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