Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-PTI narrative rooted in “deceit and fraud,” deepening the nation’s political wounds. Speaking in Islamabad on August 1, 2025, Tarar criticized PTI’s leadership, particularly former Prime Minister Imran Khan, for spreading disinformation to incite unrest, referencing the chaotic May 9, 2023, protests that rocked Pakistan after Khan’s arrest.
Details of Slamming of PTI Narrative
Tarar claimed PTI’s narrative misleads the public, alleging the party manipulates facts to rally support while ignoring its role in violent incidents, including attacks on public and military installations. “Their lies are tearing at the fabric of our unity,” he said, urging citizens to reject divisive rhetoric. He pointed to recent court rulings, like the life sentence of a PTI worker in Mianwali, as evidence of accountability for the riots.
PTI leaders hit back, calling Tarar’s remarks a smear campaign to silence dissent. “This is about crushing our voice, not truth,” a PTI spokesperson said, vowing to challenge the government’s narrative in court and on the streets.
Impact of Slamming
As political tensions simmer, Tarar’s sharp words highlight the growing rift in Pakistan, where competing narratives threaten to deepen instability and erode trust in governance. The battle over PTI’s narrative continues to shape the nation’s fragile political landscape.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, August 2nd, 2025
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