Omar Ayub says PTI rejects ISPR chief’s press conference

ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub has said that his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf categorically rejects the press conference held by the Director General (DG) of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on May 7.

During a speech in the National Assembly, Ayub emphasized that the press conference was political and ostensibly served as a pretext to target former prime minister Imran Khan.

He stated that he had been nominated by PTI founder Imran Khan as the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly. He commented on the current state of democracy in Pakistan, emphasizing that the country currently faces a deficit of true democratic values. He asserted that the definition of the state lies within the National Assembly, provincial assemblies, and town committees, reinforcing the importance of democratic institutions.

Regarding social media censorship, Ayub mentioned that access to X accounts had been restricted.
Due to the pressure on the media, his statements were being aired in a fragmented manner.

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Ayub urged all institutions to work within their boundaries to ensure the country’s progress. He emphasized that any attempt to disrupt or abolish the constitution would lead to severe consequences. He proposed the formation of a judicial commission on May 9 to investigate the events.

The opposition leader also called for the release of the inquiry report on the Peshawar Army Public School incident. He demanded the Hamudur Rahman Commission report, the Abbottabad Commission report, and other relevant reports.

He humorously remarked, “Our encounters with extraterrestrial beings (Khalai-e-Makhlooq) occur daily who emerge from the Vigo vehicles.”

Regarding the disappearance of CCTV cameras from the premises of the judicial complex, Ayub questioned who removed all the evidence. He said that tampering with evidence is illegal and criminal. Those involved must be put on trial and imprisoned. He expressed his frustration, stating, “What should I call such police officers? Perhaps “Gulu Butts”.

The Opposition Leader highlighted the contradiction where police officers swallow evidence while the same officers are responsible for enforcing law and order. He called for accountability and transparency.