PPP strongly condemns Durrani’s arrest, termed it ‘attack’ on sanctity of SA
KARACHI (92 News) – Sindh Chief Minister’s Adviser on Information Murtaza Wahab and Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) leader strongly condemned Durrani’s arrest and termed it an ‘attack’ on the sanctity of the Sindh Assebmly (SA).
Speaking to the journalists, Wahab said, “What message are you trying to convey by arresting a sitting speaker? If any of our members have been involved in corruption then conduct an inquiry against them but do not arrest them like this.”
Lashing out on the federal government, he asked that whether NAB laws are only for PPP. “Are there different rules for PPP and different for PTI? Prime Minister Imran Khan, Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak and NA Speaker Asad Qaiser are all facing NAB inquiries but have not been arrested,” he questioned.
Barrister Murtaza Wahab questioned the legitimacy of Durrani’s arrest. “Durrani is already facing inquiries. How can someone be arrested before their crime is proven?” said Wahab.
He also accused the federal government and NAB of colluding to target political opponents. “The prime minister, National Assembly speakers and several federal ministers are also facing NAB inquiries. Will they be treated in the same manner as opposition leaders have been over recent months?”
Stating that “an inquiry is ongoing against Durrani and nothing has been proven”, Wahab said, “How can you arrest someone when a case hasn’t been proven against them?”
He continued, "The speaker should have been sent a questionnaire and he would have answered it." “Such arrests won’t make any difference. People of Sindh have voted for PPP and will stand firmly by us,” he asserted.
The PPP leader also urged courts to take notice of the arrest. “When a fake party cannot win votes it resorts to such tactics,” he said.