LAHORE: Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reacted to the incident where an egg was hurled at Aleema Khan during media talk.
During media briefing on flood situation in Punjab, when Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari was asked to comment on the Aleema Khan incident.
She said that “Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also condemned this unfortunate incident. It is a shameful act, and I have already condemned it through a tweet. Politics should be based on ideas, not personal attacks or humiliation.”
However she added, “The question is, where did such attitudes begin? There was a time when shoes were thrown at others, and it was celebrated. The politics of revenge is dangerous.”
The minister also criticized the past misuse of development funds in Gujrat, claiming that despite receiving billions of rupees, the city still lacks a proper sewerage system.
She maintained that one individual from Gujrat held high offices as Deputy Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and Speaker, yet basic infrastructure remained neglected. “They kept saying Gujrat is ours, but where did the billions in funds go?” she asked.
Azma Bukhari further lashed out political opponents, saying that instead of focusing on flood relief and rehabilitation, some leaders continue to issue irrelevant statements from abroad and talk about Adiala.
It is pertinent to mention here that two women were arrested after throwing egg at Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan during media talk.
The incident occurred outside Adiala Jail, when a video went viral showing an egg being hurled at Aleema Khan during her media talk outside Adiala Jail.
During a press briefing after meeting Imran Khan, two unknown women suddenly threw an egg at her.
Reacting to the incident, PTI workers quickly surrounded Aleema Khan to protect her from any further attacks. Several workers rushed towards the women in retaliation. However, police officers intervened promptly, detaining both women involved and taking them into custody.
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