Marriyum Aurangzeb fires a broadside at Imran Khan
Pakistan
Marriyum declines declaring May 25 public holiday
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb launched a salvo at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday.
Taking to Twitter, Ms Aurangzeb took jibe at Mr Khan, saying, "Imran and his aides are avoiding arrest out of fear. Now Imran's companions are leaving him one by one. Don't compare yourself to us. You have attacked the country with your group."
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) May 23, 2023
Lavishing praise on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, Ms Aurangzeb said, "Imran Khan has created bogus cases against Nawaz Sharif and the rest of the PML-N leadership. But we showed patience. People have come to know that we have not swindled even a single penny."
Ms Aurangzeb referred to the May 9 violence and criticised Mr Khan, saying, "Imran Khan and his people have attacked public buildings and military installations."
She continued to took a dig at Mr Khan, saying, "During the reign of Imran Khan, Maryam Nawaz was arrested in front of her father, Read the judgements of the courts and feel some shame".
Speaking about May 25 public holiday rumours, Ms Aurangzeb declined declaring May 25 a public holiday on account of "Pakistan Martyrs' Day".
