Commenting on the firing, the minister said resorting to violence and arriving armed had become the worst aspect of PTI’s politics. Referring to the PTI’s announced long march, Tarar said the party had called for protests at a time when Pakistan was gaining international recognition. Tarar said whenever Pakistan moved forward, developed and gained respect, the PTI could not digest it and announced protests. He said the party had previously announced protests when a head of state, president or prime minister of another country was visiting Pakistan. Tarar expressed confidence that Pakistan would continue to progress, saying the leadership was working day and night for the country’s development.