Summary:
- Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari claims there is no need for a judicial commission on the May 9 incidents, asserting that the evidence is straightforward.
- Bokhari also discusses the Sania Zahra murder case, highlighting forensic evidence and calling for justice.
- The minister criticizes PTI leaders and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for their alleged roles and responses to recent events.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has rejected the need for a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 incidents, asserting that the cases are “open and shut” with clear evidence implicating the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and its leader, Imran Khan. During a press conference with Social Protection Authority chairperson Hina Pervaiz Butt, Bokhari stated that the Peshawar High Court had ruled that forming a judicial commission would be illegal. She accused PTI members of using the commission as a tactic to avoid responsibility, emphasizing that the May 9 events were a culmination of Imran Khan’s prolonged political activities, including rallies and speeches.
Bokhari questioned the involvement of PTI figures in the attacks, pointing out the specific targeting of military installations and public property. She criticized Khan for allegedly arming others while his own family remains unaffected by the unrest. The minister also condemned PTI leaders for inciting violence and expressed frustration over their attempts to downplay the damage and violence.
In a separate discussion, Bokhari and Hina Pervaiz Butt addressed the Sania Zahra murder case, which was initially misrepresented as a suicide. Forensic tests have confirmed that Zahra was murdered, with evidence indicating that her death was staged as a suicide. Butt emphasized that the case has received thorough attention, with no external influence altering the investigation. The forensic report and polygraph tests have linked Zahra’s husband and mother-in-law to the crime, with Zahra’s husband, Ali Raza, refusing to provide his DNA sample despite being in custody.
Butt highlighted the ongoing efforts to support women facing domestic violence, including the establishment of virtual police stations and increased female representation in law enforcement. She urged the courts to deliver justice for Sania Zahra, stressing that the case represents a crucial test of the legal system’s commitment to protecting women.
