Senior government aide signals firm response to unrest while defending citizens’ right to peaceful political activity.
A senior Pakistani government aide has drawn a clear line between democratic protest and what he described as armed mobilization, warning that any attempt to enter Muzaffarabad through force will not be tolerated.
Speaking in a televised interview, the official reaffirmed that peaceful protest and long marches remain a constitutional right for every citizen. However, he stressed that the state would not allow actions that could disrupt public order or challenge state authority through armed means.
He further claimed that a banned group linked to a joint public action movement is receiving external financial and logistical backing, raising concerns over foreign involvement in domestic unrest. According to him, multiple offers and proposals were made to address grievances, but they were not accepted by the concerned side.
The official added that while political and democratic rights will continue to be respected, the government is committed to maintaining the rule of law and will take all necessary steps to preserve stability.
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