ISLAMABAD: The opposition leaders declared that Black Day and Day of Mourning will be observed throughout the nation on February 8.
Mahmood Khan Achakzai and other opposition leaders joined him at an Islamabad media event to explain how dire the situation currently exists in Pakistan. He pointed out that people must unite to battle against unjust treatment which threatens to bring harm to Pakistan.
Allama Raja Nasir Abbas declared that the current administration must fulfill its governance duties. He confirmed that February 8 would be marked as both a Black Day and a Day of Mourning.
Salman Akram Raja declared that on February 8 people stole the public mandate. He called for a Pakistan-wide shutter-down strike while asking people to join the peaceful demonstration.
Asad Qaiser, the former National Assembly Speaker, declared that the government has reached a total failure point. He stated that the opposition seeks to establish a Pakistan which promotes unity among its people. He confirmed that Black Day and Day of Mourning will take place.
Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar reported that the nation experiences deadly events every day while terrorist attacks in Balochistan have resulted in numerous fatalities.
The opposition leaders urged people to demonstrate peacefully while showing support for those who have faced violence and unfair treatment.
Gohar criticizes Atta Tarar over controversial remarks
Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar strongly condemned the recent remarks made by Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar, calling them “highly irresponsible” and “an attempt to sabotage national unity at a critical time.”
Gohar said that people are mourning and attending funerals following recent attacks, and it is crucial for leaders to condemn terrorism responsibly. He added that he had previously appealed to the nation to view all bloodshed equally and condemned such acts without discrimination.
He warned that Tarar’s statements would allow terrorists to gain more power because national unity is vital for fighting against shared threats.
Barrister Gohar emphasized that PTI, and he personally, denounce such remarks under any circumstances and urged the Information Minister to apologize to the nation for making such statements during a period of mourning.
Minister Tarar used a press conference to accuse PTI of bringing back terrorism while he claimed his government had already eliminated that threat.
