PTI ‘fuelling unrest’ in country through fake social media posts: Hanif Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) leader Hanif Abbasi claimed that an individual involved in the killing of Rangers personnel confessed that he was inspired by the PTI founder’s rhetoric.

Addressing a press conference on Sunday, he said certain groups were undermining country’s integrity for monetary gains, adding that “if mob rule takes over, no one would be safe”.

Hanif also criticised misinformation campaigns, including false claims about mass casualties, spread through social media. The PMLN MNA from Rawalpindi condemned PTI’s alleged role in fuelling unrest, citing the party’s celebratory social media posts during national crises.

He said the PTI leader in the past spoke of rejecting American influence with slogans like ‘Absolutely Not’, but were now rejoicing over external threats to Pakistan.

He also called for the need for accountability of those involved in May-9 incidents, saying that even if his relative would attack the state installations, they would have to face trial in military courts, and there must be no exceptions.

He said Pakistan would not follow the path of Syria, Iraq or Libya, saying that country’s nuclear programme was secure in the hands of the military.

Abbasi also expressed concerns over external interference in Pakistan, while referring to November 26 violent incidents. “Even a country like Afghanistan is daring to challenge Pakistan,” he said.

He also called upon the political leadership of the country to keep national interests above their personal agenda. “There should be no divisive politics, and all politicians should work for prosperity and stability of Pakistan,” he added.