ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep concern over the social media campaign that is belittling and ridiculing the sacrifices of our martyrs.
In a tweet on Sunday, he said this is the result of self-righteous political narratives which have poisoned the minds of youth and weaponised hate speech.
Terming the campaign horrifying, the Prime Minister called for a deep reflection of the direction, all this is taking us to as a nation.
The social media campaign belittling & ridiculing the sacrifices of our martyrs was horrifying. This is what self-righteous political narratives do: they poison the minds of the youth & weaponise hate speech. Which way are we headed?
The moment calls for a deep reflection.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 7, 2022
Read more: ISPR denounces propaganda campaign on Balochistan chopper crash
Earlier, the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) also condemned negative propaganda over social media after the helicopter crash in Lasbela, killing 5 Army officers. ISPR said campaign has caused deep anguish, distress among Shuhada families.
A statement issued by ISPR said that the propaganda hurt the sentiments of the families of the martyrs. Pakistan Army’s ranks and files have expressed severe displeasure over the negative propaganda, ISPR said.
