Federal Cabinet Condemns May 9 Incidents as Conspiracy Against Pakistan

Islamabad, The Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, convened a special session today to pay homage to the martyrs of the May 9 incidents, which the Prime Minister described as a conspiracy aimed at destabilizing the country and its democratic institutions. The session was dedicated to expressing solidarity with the families of the martyrs and reinforcing national unity and integrity.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Prime Minister characterized the events of May 9, 2023, as an organized attempt to create divisions among the Pakistani populace and to damage Pakistan’s relations with allied nations. He emphasized the ongoing efforts to counter misinformation spread through social media about the incidents and the government’s determination to uphold the truth and seek justice for the acts of violence against military installations and national monuments.

The session also focused on the broader implications of the events, with discussions on the need for unity and the government’s commitment to economic revival and development. Remarks from various political leaders, including Syed Naveed Qamar of the Pakistan People’s Party and Ijaz-ul-Haq of Pakistan Muslim League-Zia, highlighted the ongoing judicial processes against those responsible for the riots and called for a unified political approach to national development. The Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, presented a committee report that held the leadership of the PTI responsible for the riots, reaffirming the government’s stance on accountability and justice.