ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the government has suspended all jail meetings with the PTI founder, citing repeated violations of prison regulations and attempts to run a political campaign from inside the facility.
Speaking on a private television channel, Tarar confirmed that no further permissions will be granted for meetings with the PTI founder, nor will any gathering or crowd be allowed outside the prison. He warned that any attempt to create unrest near the facility would be dealt with strictly.
The minister stated that issuing political instructions from jail is a clear breach of rules, and the jail superintendent’s report indicated that such directives were being passed on during visits. “Running a political campaign from prison will not be tolerated,” he said.
Tarar accused the PTI founder and his party of steering the country toward economic instability, claiming they brought Pakistan close to default and adversely impacted the economy by writing letters to the IMF.
He maintained that the actions taken by the PTI were harmful to national interests, saying the party had “done what even enemies do not do.”
Referring to the events of May 9, he said attacks on military installations amounted to a serious threat to national security. According to him, the PTI founder is promoting a divisive narrative with the intention of creating unrest because he sees no political future ahead.
Tarar reiterated that the window for dialogue with the PTI founder has closed. However, he said that if PTI members , without their founder, wish to engage in talks within Parliament, they are welcome to do so.
He added that PTI must apologise and acknowledge that its leader issued irresponsible and damaging statements before any political space can reopen.
The minister further alleged that the PTI founder “holds Taliban-like views,” once referred to Osama bin Laden as a martyr, and promoted narratives aligned with extremist groups, factors he believes have significantly restricted his political relevance.
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