DG ISPR’s presser reflects government’s failure: PTI

ISLAMABAD
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General and Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan criticized the current government, labelling the Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations’ (DG ISPR) recent press briefing as a sign of political failure. Speaking alongside PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar on Monday, Ayub addressed the media in Islamabad, emphasizing the dire economic situation and the alleged misuse of power by the authorities.
“DG ISPR’s press briefing is a clear indicator of the political government’s failure,” Ayub asserted.
He highlighted a police raid aimed at collecting affidavits from PTI members, accusing intelligence agencies of unfairly targeting the party.
Ayub pointed out that under PTI’s leadership, the economy was growing at six per cent, while under the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government, it had declined. “
When PTI left office, the economy was growing at six percent. Under the PDM government, the growth went negative,” he stated.
Ayub further criticized the current government for its handling of agriculture and smuggling issues, mentioning Punjab’s wheat import under Mohsin Naqvi and ongoing smuggling activities.
“In Punjab, wheat was imported during Mohsin Naqvi’s tenure, but local farmers were ignored,” he said. He questioned the smuggling at the borders of Balochistan, Sindh, and KP, asking, “Who is responsible for smuggling at these borders? Are the border officials turning a blind eye?”