Lahore:
Veteran politician Aitzaz Ahsan has condemned an anti-terrorism court (ATC) decision to judge PTI’s senior politician Dr. Yasmin Rashid in a May 9 case that question the rationale behind judging a sick woman for ten years in prison.
“What was the rationale behind punishing Yasmin Rashid?” She is sick, she is an 80 year old woman. Have some fear of God. Where are you taking this country? “Aitzaz, who belongs to PPP, said Thursday in an informal interaction with the media in Lahore.
He said the government does not have a temper to step down political tensions. He said twelve places were attacked during the riots on May 9. “Was action taken against even a single relevant SHO?” He asked.
When he spoke with reference to Mian Azhar, the PPP leader said the deceased politician was a worthy and simple person. “He served as Punjab -Governor; yet he never felt to meet anyone loud and mighty,” he said.
According to Aitzaz, Mian Azhar remained loyal to his party, even in his last days. “He was facing many restrictions, but never gave up his comrades,” he said.
When he spoke with reference to General (RETD) Qamar Javed Bajwa, he said the former army chief set a record in parliament during a change in the law with regard to extension during his tenure. “On the occasion of the extension, Bajwa-specific law was passed by securing 340 out of 342 votes,” he said.
