'May 9 mastermind to face accountability'

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar Sunday declared the May-9 incident an unforgivable crime and vowed that its mastermind would be held accountable.

Speaking at a public gathering here, the minister said terrorism and dialogue could not go hand in hand, stressing that attacks on the nation under the guise of politics were unacceptable.

Terming May 9 as one of the darkest days in Pakistan's history, the minister criticised the PTI for allegedly damaging the country's defence and integrity.