Pakistan’s government will take action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters involved in damaging military buildings and installations last week under the Army Act and Official Secrets Act.
PTI supporters stormed the streets across the country last week following the arrest of the party chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. His supporters were seen damaging public and private properties, including the residence of a top military commander in Lahore and the gate of the army’s General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
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The army was called up by the government in the capital, Islamabad, as well as the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces following the deadly protests.
Thousands have been arrested, including top PTI leaders, and the government has repeatedly said it will take strict action against those involved in the riots.
The decision to try those involved under the Army Act was announced on Tuesday after a meeting of the National Security Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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