Planning Minister vows No Leniency for May 9 arsonists, pays tribute to martyrs

Dated : 24 May 2023

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal expressed his strong condemnation of the May 9 attacks on state buildings and military installations in several cities of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. Speaking at the "Takreem-e-Shuhada Convention" held at the convention center to pay tribute to the country's martyrs, the Minister reiterated the State's commitment to not tolerate such illegal and unconstitutional acts.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the Chief Guest at the event, which was attended by the martyr families, Cabinet Ministers, ex-servicemen, diplomats, civil society activists, and a large number of students. The Minister paid rich tribute to the country's martyrs during the ceremony and expressed solidarity with the families of the victims.

Emotional scenes were witnessed as victim families burst into tears while watching the pictures of their martyred loved ones and remembering them. The Minister personally went to their seats and shared the grief of the bereaved families.

The Planning Minister made it clear that no leniency would be shown towards those involved in the attacks on military installations on May 9. The event aimed to honor the martyrs and condemn the attacks, which caused significant damage and loss of life.