Following the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) protest outside Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in Islamabad, the Opposition parties have gathered to protest against delayed proceedings in the PTI foreign funding case.
PDM chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman, PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz and Ahsan Iqbal, PPP’s Sherry Rehman, and Raja Pervez Ashraf, PKMap’s Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Akhtar Mengal had arrived at the protest and addressed the crowd one by one.
However, in this regard, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz during a press conference today along with Minister for Science Fawad Chaudhary announced the constitution of an inquiry committee to investigate the Broadsheet matter.
Shibli Faraz said the committee will be comprised of a former judge of High Court or Supreme Court, a senior officer from FIA, Attorney General Office, a senior lawyer and any officer nominated by the Prime Minister.
The Minister said in light of the committee’s recommendations strict action will be taken against the culprits who looted the national exchequer.
He said Broadsheet case is based on facts revealing the corruption stories of previous rulers.
Commenting on PDM’s protest in front of Election Commission Office, Shibli Faraz expressed gratitude to the people of twin cities for rejecting the narrative of opposition.
