Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the arson on May 9, which he claimed was done by PTI workers, followed a similar pattern in which “targets were identified beforehand”.

“And they came here and caused the destruction of these important locations. They tried to give this message that Pakistan’s institutions, memorials, residences and offices are vulnerable.

“You can expect this from an Indian, but not a Pakistani. But this was done and May 9 will be a witness to how a man sabotaged the country in his quest for power,” Asif added.