Politics
NA passes a resolution supporting the military law trial of the May 9 rioters.
- “The shocking, brazen, shameless incidents” were “vehemently condemned” by NA.
- House declares its total support and solidarity for the armed forces.
- The resolution calls for the trial of the vandals on May 9 under relevant laws, such as the army act.
The National Assembly passed a resolution on Monday condemning “shameless incidents.” And expressing solidarity with the armed forces in the wake of attacks on martyrs’ monuments and defence installations nearly everywhere in the nation following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in a corruption case earlier this month.
The Pakistani National Assembly passes a resolution to support the military trial of the May 9 rioters.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif’s resolution backed the civil-military leadership’s choice to charge rioters under all applicable laws in the nation, including the Pakistan Army Act.
The episode occurred in several areas of the nation on May 9, 2023. Was “vehemently condemned,” according to the statement.
The house also reaffirmed its everlasting solidarity, support, and faith in Pakistan’s armed forces.
The resolution reiterated May 9 as “Black Day” in response to the unprecedented, nearly three-day violent demonstrations by PTI supporters following the arrest of their leader Imran Khan.
At least eight people killed, numerous others hurt, and internet access disrupted for approximately 96 hours during the national riots.
The house also reaffirmed its everlasting solidarity, support, and faith in Pakistan’s armed forces.
The resolution reiterated May 9 as “Black Day” in response to the unprecedented, nearly three-day violent demonstrations by PTI supporters following the arrest of their leader Imran Khan.
Demands for Prosecution of Individuals Involved in Attacks on Military Bases and Properties.
In the recent meeting, the administrators also demanded that all those involved in torching attacks on military bases and public and private properties.
Whether directly or indirectly, be prosecuted under the country’s current laws, including the Counter Psychological Warfare Act 1997. The Armed Forces Act 1952, and the Pakistan Corrective Code 1860.
The resolution also encouraged the relevant agencies to enforce social media laws to counter the propaganda being spread against Pakistan’s institutions inside and outside the nation “under the patronage and facilitation of multiple players.”
“Those involved in such propaganda campaigns should treated strictly by the law,” it continued.
The objective highlighted its responsibility to uphold public harmony, concord, and uprightness in light of the current geostrategic situation.
Every anti-state organisation that attempted to destabilise the nation denounced.
It stated that “resolving all political matters must always remain within parliamentary and democratic norms. And it is unacceptable to resort to violence against state institutions, public and private goods.”
Dependent on us to protect the armed forces.
In his statement to the assembly, Asif noted that during the demonstrations on May 9. The looters only targeted military and public buildings rather than political offices.
He said, “Their attack was not on military installations but on Pakistan.” He stated that Indians, not Pakistanis, had foreseen the attack.
In light of the defacing on May 9, the guard service claimed that protecting the country’s troops required.
The nations that do not respect their benefactors destroyed, he said.
