NA passes resolution against May 9 riots

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) has passed a resolution against the May 9 riots following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and demanded proceedings against the responsible persons under criminal code, anti-terrorism act (ATA) and Army Act, ARY News reported on Monday.

The NA session was held under the chair of the speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf today. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif presented the resolution against the May 9 riots. It stated that shameful incidents took place on May 9 and action should be taken against the culprits under Army Act, ATA and Criminal Code.

Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Khawaja Asif said that a loyal Pakistani will never speak against the martyrs and it is an Indian agenda to torch the memorials of the martyrs.

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He criticised that PTI chief Imran Khan is running propaganda about the constitution of new courts for allegedly suppressing his voice. He clarified that the government is not going to constitute a new law or courts. Asif said that military courts are legal and penalties were pronounced last year.

The defence minister slammed Khan for blaming intelligence agencies for May 9 incidents. He said that those who spread violence on May 9 included Imran Khan’s two sisters, nephew, Mahmoodur Rasheed, Yasmin Rashid, Shehryar Afridi, Usman Dar and several PTI leaders.

He apprised the NA that PTI expressed reservations on the judicial commission on audio leaks which is being led by Justice Qazi Faez Isa. He said that Justice Qazi Faez Isa is a reputed SC judge and the judicial commission was formed to transparently ascertain the facts behind audio leaks.