LAHORE: Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that the incidents involving arson attacks on Radio Pakistan, toll plazas, and ambulances by PTI in Peshawar were part of a well-planned conspiracy, and irrefutable evidence has now surfaced in the Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory report. She said that the planning was carried out by the same elements involved in the violence, and their recorded statements — including those of Murad Saeed — are on record. Azma Bokhari added that evidence related to the May 9 incidents had already been presented before the nation earlier as well, but the PTI leadership, true to its past conduct, chose to deny facts and fabricate false narratives. “Lying is not merely a habit of PTI; it has become a chronic disease from which they appear unwilling and unable to recover,” she remarked. Azma Bokhari emphasised that the individuals who stormed Jinnah House and carried out vandalism were not ordinary people, but official office-bearers and ticket holders of PTI. Despite this, a persistent false narrative was promoted, branding the events as a so-called “false flag operation.” She noted that even the party’s founder had publicly stated that he would apologize if incontrovertible evidence emerged — yet despite evidence surfacing repeatedly, there has been no remorse or acceptance. Azma Bokhari further stated that the Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory is among Asia’s most credible forensic institutions. The report includes complete forensic analysis of the Peshawar incidents, supported by videos and photographic evidence, clearly documenting the torching of Radio Pakistan, attacks on multiple toll plazas, and the burning of ambulances — all of which constitute grave criminal acts. She categorically stated that all this evidence is admissible in any court of law, and those involved in rioting, vandalism, and damage to state property will be brought to justice. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026