Politicians United in Condemning Attack on Aleema Khan

Rawalpindi | September 6, 2025 — An unusual moment of consensus was seen in Pakistan’s political arena on Friday when leaders from both government and opposition strongly condemned the act of egg-throwing at Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, outside Adiala Jail.

Incident and Police Response

• Two women were taken into custody shortly after they hurled an egg during Aleema Khan’s media talk.
• Police confirmed the suspects were part of a protest by government employees’ associations from KP, but stressed that immediate action was taken to prevent escalation.
• This swift response drew attention because Aleema remains a vocal critic of the sitting government, yet law enforcement still acted decisively in her defense.

Political Unity in Condemnation

• Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that “enmity does not justify indignity” and reminded that politics should not cross into personal humiliation.

• Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal stressed that politics must be a “contest of ideas, not of violence.”

• PTI, despite its deep rift with the ruling coalition, also called the act a “shameful attack” and demanded accountability.

• Leaders from other parties, including Akhtar Mengal and Sharjeel Memon, echoed similar condemnations, underscoring that targeting women in politics is unacceptable.

What This Means for Political Culture

For a deeply polarized country, this episode highlighted that civility in politics remains a shared red line. When parties across the divide condemn such acts, it reflects that Pakistan’s democratic process still retains respect for fundamental values, even in bitter rivalry.

The Constructive Way Forward

This incident offers lessons for Pakistan’s political landscape:

• Zero tolerance for political harassment — authorities must act impartially, as they did in this case, regardless of party affiliation.
• Respectful disagreements — politicians must lead by example, proving that debate, not personal attack, is the path forward.
• Civic responsibility — supporters on all sides should recognize that their actions shape the image of their party and of Pakistan’s democracy.

Conclusion

The egg attack was a disgraceful act, but the united condemnation across party lines is a reminder that Pakistan’s democracy can rise above hostility. What matters now is whether this rare consensus translates into a broader political culture of respect and restraint — something the nation sorely needs.

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