Lahore: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari on Saturday strongly condemned recent remarks made by Noreen Niazi about the Pakistan armed forces, saying the statement reflected the mindset of her brother and was against the national interest.
In a statement, Azma Bokhari said the family of the PTI founder had consistently appeared uncomfortable with Pakistan’s achievements, adding that remarks targeting the country’s successes were deeply regrettable.
She said the entire world had acknowledged Pakistan’s success in Marka-e-Haq and India’s defeat, adding that at such a time, Noreen Niazi’s comments, which she described as being in support of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were not only shameful but also highly condemnable.
The provincial minister said the Pakistan armed forces, particularly the Pakistan Air Force, achieved historic success during Marka-e-Haq, bringing pride to the entire nation. She said every Pakistani salutes the courage, sacrifices, professionalism and unwavering commitment demonstrated by the country’s armed forces in safeguarding the homeland.
Azma Bokhari further said the PTI founder and his three sisters, through their conduct, gave the impression that they either considered themselves infallible or remained detached from reality. She maintained that neither the PTI founder nor his family had ever played a constructive role for Pakistan and that their recent statements were contrary to the national interest.