'Act of terrorism': Shehbaz Sharif slams Imran Khan's supporters for Pak mayhem | World News

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned the continued violence and riots prompted throughout the nation by supporters of former PM Imran Khan following his arrest on corruption fees a day earlier than. In his first tackle to the nation for the reason that unrest, Sharif acknowledged the tumultuous nature of Pakistan's political historical past and added that “revengeful acts in politics by no means rendered good outcomes for the nation”.

Sharif additionally slammed Khan for the continued unrest within the nation and raked up the problem of the alleged corrupt practices carried out by Khan throughout his tenure because the prime minister.

Sharif stated throughout Khan’s rule, the latter's ministers used to air particulars of instances in opposition to political opponents, during which even the members of the family weren't spared by the authorities. “Not solely political opponents however household and kin weren't forgiven too,” Sharif stated.

He termed damaging public property an “act of terrorism” and “enmity” in direction of the nation. He additionally stated the miscreants should cease their “anti-state actions” directly and warned of penalties. “The safety of the state and beliefs of Pakistan is extra treasured…no one will probably be allowed to conspire in opposition to it,” the Islamic Republic’s premier warned.

Sharif defended Khan’s arrest within the Al-Qadir Belief case and stated the Nationwide Accountability Bureau or NAB is conducting the investigation on the premise of the proof. He slammed the PTI chairman for committing an “unforgivable crime” by unleashing the mayhem within the state triggered after his arrest.

Khan’s arrest on Tuesday from Islamabad excessive courtroom led to violent clashes throughout the nation, leaving at the least six individuals lifeless. The ex-Pakistan PM’s supporters had been reported to be violently attacking public property and navy installations, together with setting the Peshawar radio station on fireplace and storming the military headquarters in Rawalpindi.

The 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, ousted final 12 months because the PM, faces fees in a number of graft instances. Following the violent demonstration, the Pakistan military was deployed in some provinces together with Islamabad to take care of regulation and order. As per the cops, almost 1,000 individuals have been arrested up to now.

Within the wake of elevated clashes, the Pakistan Cupboard this night additionally mulled imposing Article 232 within the nation, which permits the president to declare a state of emergency.