ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Rehman Malik participated in the sit-in against the Machh tragedy on Friday in Islamabad and once again urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to give up ego and visit the protesting Hazara community demanding his visit.
He said the Machh tragedy has hurt every Pakistani and it is a highly barbaric act of terrorism that has shaken the entire nation. “I have come to express my heartfelt condolence and solidarity with the families of the martyrs of the Hazara community,” he said.
He said thousands of men, women, and children are protesting along with coffins of their loved ones in an extremely harsh weather in Quetta, demanding the visit of the prime minister. He said that without any further delay, the prime minister while keeping aside his ego should reach Quetta to console the mourning community.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
