ISLAMABAD: Former Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, on Thursday, said that the controversy that has been triggered in the social media in the backdrop of the revelations made by MNA Ayesha Gulalai regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and the way the issue is being tossed up is regrettable.
“The tone and tenor of the comments about women on media are of particular concern where deliberate attempts are made to undermine women to achieve sinister aims of getting even with political opponents,” says a statement issued here.
“This kind of mannerism by the political parties and their followers has turned politics into a swearing word, indicating how low the people can stoop to achieve their narrow political objectives. After watching the talk shows and discussion on TV channels, no women can dare to think of coming into politics what to talk about actually jumping into the fray,” she said.
“This dirty culture needs to be buried forever in the national interest. By our erratic behaviour, we are sending wrong signals to the outside world, negating our claims for women empowerment and gender equality.
“The allegations levelled by Ayesha Gulalai against Imran Khan and corruption in KP cannot be dismissed as they pertain to a leader of a political party and need to be investigated through an appropriate forum. In the meantime, political parties must observe utmost restraint in regards to commenting on the character and other aspects of the lives of women in politics”.
“We as a society need to preserve and respect our social, cultural and moral values in all spheres of our national life, more so in politics which pertains to the representation of the people.