1: Criticism of President Alvi in PTI's press release
In a strongly worded press release issued by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), President Alvi was criticized for his biased attitude. This press release was in response to President Alvi's comments regarding the Punjab government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2: Shahbaz Sharif retaliated.
In response to President Alvi's comment, Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif fired back calling the president's biased attitude. Sharif accused Alvi of playing politics with the pandemic and using it as a tool to criticize the Punjab government.
3: Political tensions continue to rise.
The exchange between President Alvi and Chief Minister Sharif highlights the ongoing political tensions in Pakistan. As the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already tense political environment, it remains to be seen how these tensions will be resolved.
4: Clash continues between PTI and Muslim League-N
The exchange between President Alvi and Chief Minister Sharif is the latest in a long line of clashes between the PTI and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN). Both parties are jockeying for political power, it is likely.