ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lashed out at former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for "using" the tragic killing of renowned journalist Arshad Sharif for "petty politics".

Arshad Sharif, a strong supporter of Imran Khan, was shot dead in Kenya on October 23. The death of the journalist sent shock waves across rights organisations, the media fraternity and civil society and prompted calls for thorough investigation and disclosure of facts.

"Imran Niazi is playing a dangerous game. He is using tragic killing of Arshad Sharif for petty politics & going to the extent of casting aspersions on state institutions," PM Shehbaz wrote on his official Twitter handle. The incumbent premier asked the deposed prime minister to be patient and wait for the findings of the judicial commission instead of resorting to baseless allegations. A day earlier, the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army wrote to the government to form an inquiry commission for the investigation into the death of the journalist.

The chief military spokesperson told the media that the military had also requested the government to set up a high-level commission to investigate Arshad Sharif’s killing and take legal action against those hurling allegations without any proof. Meanwhile, the Kenyan police officers allegedly behind the killing of senior journalist Arshad Sharif, have surrendered their weapons, while one cop has claimed that the car in which the anchorperson was travelling fired upon them first, reported Kenyan media on Wednesday.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 27 2022

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