Govt Spokesperson Terms Allegations Of PTI’s Marwat Against Saudi Arabia ‘heinous Attempt’
A government’s spokesperson on Wednesday said the allegations of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Sher Afzal Marwat against Saudi Arabia was a “heinous attempt” to impact the relations between the two brotherly countries
On Wednesday, a government spokesperson denounced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat’s accusations against Saudi Arabia as a “malicious attempt” to disrupt the strong relations between the two countries.
Barrister Aqeel Malik, spokesperson on Legal Affairs, stated that Marwat’s remarks came at a sensitive time, coinciding with a visit from a high-ranking Saudi delegation to Pakistan.
Sher Afzal Marwat, a PTI leader, had alleged that Saudi Arabia played a part in the purported regime change operation in 2022, which resulted in the ousting of the PTI government through a vote of no-confidence.
Barrister Aqeel characterized Marwat’s statement as a sinister plot aimed at hindering Saudi investment in Pakistan and destabilizing the national economy.
“Regrettably, PTI harbors individuals like Sher Afzal Marwat, who engage in reckless behavior on both traditional and social media platforms,” he added.
He emphasized that PTI consistently sought to undermine relationships with friendly nations. “PTI’s track record shows that the party consistently acted against Pakistan’s interests,” he remarked.
He further asserted that PTI plotted against the government’s earnest endeavors to renegotiate an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to avert economic default.
Additionally, he noted that PTI dispatched letters to the IMF and organized protest rallies outside the organization’s headquarters.
Barrister Aqeel highlighted several instances where PTI engaged in unfounded allegations, such as the cipher conspiracy, staging sit-ins during the visit of the Chinese president, and anti-China rhetoric regarding the Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He underscored that a party capable of setting martyrs’ memorials ablaze could undertake actions detrimental to national interests.
The government’s spokesperson remarked that after a deliberate act by its leader, PTI later distanced itself from the statement, deeming it “utterly ridiculous”.
“PTI’s habit of working against Pakistan’s interests and subsequently backtracking is well-known,” he remarked. “The masters of U-turns initially violated the Constitution by dissolving the National Assembly and now seek to sow chaos under the guise of protecting it.”
