PTI's social media campaign against Punjab Police officers draws criticism

Questions are being raised about the government's failure to act on this dangerous situation.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is under criticism for circulating images of Punjab police officers on social media, portraying them as terrorists, sparking widespread debate and condemnation.

This act has not only endangered the lives of police officers but also created serious concerns for their families, Express News reported.

The silence of state institutions and the lack of concrete action against this threat have raised pressing questions.

PTI's actions are being viewed by some circles as supporting extremists and terrorists. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about why the government and state institutions are not taking steps to address this dangerous situation.

In this situation, the need for legal action against the spread of digital terrorism and malicious activities on social media is gaining momentum.

Questions are also being raised about when and how effective measures will be taken against elements targeting state institutions and officials.

A growing concern has emerged across Pakistan that such provocative activities on social media could pose a severe threat to the state, underscoring the urgent need for immediate intervention.

Previously, a police officer sustained severe injuries during violent clashes with PTI protesters in Islamabad. Officer Hamid Shah, who was attacked by demonstrators near Chungi No. 26, later passed away while receiving treatment at PIMS hospital.

Last-ditch effort fails to change PTI's mind on march

The political battlefield in the capital appeared primed for yet another confrontation between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday (today), with neither side willing to give ground – resulting in a political stalemate that has left the city bracing for unrest.

With threat alerts ringing in the air, the federal capital is bracing for a powder keg of a showdown, with both the government and PTI maintaining their respective positions.

The government's refusal to allow the protest and PTI's determination to go ahead with it has left the residents of the twin cities in limbo, as severe security measures leave the streets eerily quiet.

To add fuel to the fire, the government has announced an internet shutdown in security-sensitive areas during the protest.

The latest clash between the PML-N-led government and PTI comes after the latter threw down the gauntlet, announcing plans for a rally that could escalate into a sit-in unless its demands are met, including the release of PTI founder Imran Khan, the reversal of the 26th constitutional amendment and the return "stolen mandate".

In response, the government while relying on an order of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) conveyed that PTI will not be allowed to hold a rally or stage a sit-in in the capital at any cost, citing security concerns as well as the arrival of an 80-member delegation of Belarus, which will be led by its President Alexander Lukashenko, to Islamabad from November 24 to 27.