Noreen Niazi faces criticism over army remarks

Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has come under criticism after making controversial remarks

ISLAMABAD: Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has drawn widespread criticism after making controversial remarks about Maarka-e-Haq and the Pakistan Armed Forces during an interview on a YouTube channel.

During the interview, Noreen Niazi alleged that Maarka-e-Haq was the result of collaboration between the Pakistan Armed Forces and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also claimed that India refrained from attacking Pakistan at Israel’s request because, according to her, Pakistan was moving towards recognizing Israel.

Noreen Niazi did not provide any evidence to support these allegations during the interview. Her comments quickly attracted attention on social media and triggered debate in political circles.

Political commentators and analysts strongly criticized the remarks, describing them as baseless and damaging to Pakistan’s national interests. They argued that such statements could be exploited by hostile elements to promote narratives against Pakistan and its armed forces.

According to several analysts, the language and tone used by Noreen Niazi reflect a political narrative centred on personal interests rather than national priorities. They said making unsubstantiated allegations on matters related to national security can create unnecessary confusion and deepen political divisions.

Analysts further stated that the remarks contradict PTI’s repeated public claims of supporting the Pakistan Armed Forces. They argued that such statements risk undermining national unity and may be used by Indian media and other external platforms to reinforce anti-Pakistan narratives.

The controversy has generated mixed reactions online, with supporters and critics expressing opposing views. However, many social media users condemned the remarks and called for responsible public discourse on issues concerning national security and state institutions.

The comments come at a time when political tensions remain high, making statements related to the armed forces particularly sensitive.

As of the time of reporting, PTI and Noreen Niazi have not issued any clarification regarding the controversy, while no official response has been released by the Pakistan military or the federal government.