Web Desk— October 29, 2025
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has stated that the decline of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) began on May 9, the day its supporters raised arms against the state.
Speaking to the Ittehad Bainul Muslimeen Committee, she said: “As Palestinians were celebrating, a rogue party here was attempting to storm Islamabad.”
Maryam highlighted the vital role of religious scholars in societal improvement, noting that politics is everyone’s right — but national development must take priority.
“No one objected when PTI fought politically,” she remarked. “But the moment they took up weapons against the state, action became necessary.”
She drew a contrast with other parties: “We struggled too — but never lifted arms. Jamaat-e-Islami held rallies — without weapons. Religious groups protested — peacefully.”
Maryam condemned attacks on police, road blockades, and damage to public property as unacceptable.
“Police exist to protect lives and property. You cannot simply say: ‘Shoot any officer in sight,’” she added.
She emphasized that public safety is the government’s foremost duty and that daily life should not be disrupted for political motives.
