Army says May 9 to be remembered as ‘dark day’ in Pakistan’s history

Rawalpindi: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday said that the enemies who failed in 75 years were now exposed by a politically motivated group, while the facilitators, planners, and political instigators involved in these actions were identified.

According to ISPR, May 9 would be remembered as a dark day when PTI Chairman was arrested from the Islamabad High Court on NAB's orders, and organized attacks were carried out on army properties and installations, with anti-army slogans being raised.

This statement from the Pakistani armed forces comes amidst a political crisis in the country, where several PTI leaders, including Imran Khan, have been arrested on corruption charges.

The military's media wing called out the PTI leaders for their hypocrisy in inciting their workers against the armed forces on the one hand, while praising the military to overshadow their criticism on the other.

The ISPR statement mentioned that a group of people, driven by their lust for power and draped in political garb, caused unprecedented damage to the country that even Pakistan's enemies since its inception have not. It added that the army had shown extreme patience, tolerance, and restraint and worked with extreme endurance in the wider interest of the country, without caring about its own reputation.

ISPR revealed that on the one hand, these nefarious elements kept inciting public emotions to achieve their narrow and selfish goals, while on the other hand, they never tire of highlighting the importance of the army for the country, which is an example of hypocrisy and deception.

The military’s media wing said that they are well aware that behind this party, there were some nefarious leadership's orders, directives, and complete planning, which were identified and action would be taken against them according to the law, and all these nefarious elements would be responsible for the consequences.

It  stated that in the event of any further attack on military and government installations and properties, including all law-enforcing agencies, military and state institutions, and properties, a strong reaction would be given, and complete responsibility will lie with the group that wants to drag Pakistan into civil war, as has been expressed multiple times. It said  that no one is allowed to disturb the public or take the law into their own hands.