LAHORE: The acting Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said on Tuesday that the notion of gaining popularity by attacking military leaders and institutions must change, as it only fuels instability in the country.
Talking to media, here on Tuesday, he addressed the relationship between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stating that there are no issues at the party level. While individuals may express different opinions, overall, a strong working relationship exists between both parties, he said.
He refrained from commenting on the ongoing negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, he asserted that if these talks resulted in concealing any crimes, he would be the first to criticize them.
Discussing the Punjab’s governance, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan highlighted that the provincial government is giving special attention to public welfare projects.
He stated that revolutionary steps are being taken to improve the health, education and sanitation systems, while further enhancements in road infrastructure are also underway.
He also praised the Punjab chief minister’s decision to procure wheat, stating that this decision has proven to be beneficial over time, and its positive impact is reaching the public.
Addressing the events of May 9, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan categorized the involved individuals into two groups—those who were incited to attack, whose actions may be considered for leniency, and those who orchestrated the events, whose crimes are absolutely unforgivable.
He also condemned false propaganda on social media and emphasized that there must be a clear distinction between politics and crime. Burning down properties is not a political right, and a difference must be recognised between political expression and inciting unrest.
Earlier, the acting governor inaugurated the three-day Interfaith Sufi Festival 2025 at Alhamra Arts Council, Mall Road, Lahore. The festival has been organised by the Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department Punjab.
Speaking on the occasion, he stated that Sufi thought has always promoted love, tolerance, and coexistence. He emphasized that the teachings of Sufi saints have played a vital role in transforming hearts and spreading the true message of Islam across the region. Paying tribute to the Sufi saints of the sub-continent, he remarked that these revered personalities were institutions in themselves, winning hearts through their character and actions.
He further added that love, peace, and the eradication of poverty are among the noblest causes, and this festival serves as a positive step in advancing this philosophy.
The three-day Sufi Festival will continue from January 7 to 9, featuring a variety of activities, including Sufi Art & Craft Exhibition, Sufi Calligraphy, Sufi Music, Panel Discussions, Whirling Dervish Dance (Raqs-e-Darvesh), Sufi Poetry, Qawwali (Sama), and Langar (Community Feast).
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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