The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was legally detained by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, May 9, according to the ISPR. It claimed that soon after the arrest, organized attacks on army properties and installations took place, and anti-army slogans were chanted.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that May 9 would be regarded as a “black chapter” in Pakistani history.
The statement further said that these malicious elements were exploiting public sentiments for their limited and selfish purposes.
The ISPR insisted that the army demonstrated extraordinary tolerance, restraint, and endurance while working tirelessly for the greater good of the nation, without even taking into account their own interests against PTI workers.
“The reprehensible planning behind this situation was an attempt to provoke an immediate response from the army, which could be used for their nefarious political purposes. The army’s mature response foiled this conspiracy. We know very well that behind this were the directives, instructions, and complete presentation planning of some malicious party leaders.
“Those who are facilitators, planners, and political provocateurs in these actions have been identified, and strict action will be taken against them according to the law, and all these malicious elements will be responsible for the consequences,” said the statement.
“If there are any further attacks on military and state installations and properties, all law-enforcement agencies, including the army, will enforce the law, and those responsible will be held accountable,” ISPR said.
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