- Urges rulers to stop fooling around people with “empty austerity demands”
- Says “Bharo Tehrik prison” is initiated to break the chain of fear
LAHORE: Angered by austerity measures announced Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday, former prime minister Pakistani Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan ridiculed the Pakistan Democracy Movement (PDM)-led government by asking the rulers to bring back the country was plundered money”.
“If you want to do something [for the country]then bring your [looted] money back from abroad,” Khan said. on Wednesday live telecast via video link from his Zaman Park residence recovering from injury in assassination attempt in Vazirabad on the 3rd of November.
At the same time, the head of PTI paid tribute to his party workers and supporters in Lahore for participation in “Prison Bharo Tehrik” – court arrest movement that started on Wednesday.
current government unveiled austerity measures to save Rs 200 billion to keep the country afloat as the nation buckles up to meet the requirements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) terms unlock next tranche worth $1.1 billion credit line.
two days ago lower house of parliament also government unanimously approved a much-needed 170 billion rupees ‘mini-budget’ – A move required for looking for global lender’s credit.
Coming down hard on DPM, and group of eleven political parties coalition governmentImran Khan told the rulers should “Stop fooling around people”by sharing plans cut down number of government vehicles and sell the land. “I thought it would big decision. [They must be] worries about the nation.
He also confirmed the government’s promise fix a country. “Even enemy won’t do what happened [in the country] in V last 10 months.” coalition government enter into power after the overthrow of the PTI regime led by Imran Khan by vote of no-confidence last April.
Lamenting the state of in the economy, the ousted prime minister said: “Industry shut down And people became unemployed. you and your helpers responsible for this inflation.
Repeating his statement, Khan said that the leadership of V coalition government, after coming to power, cases of corruption were dropped.
Coming back to his court arrest campaign, the PTI chairman said, “The Jail Bharo movement was launched from Lahore. He was initiated to break the chains of fear.”
He added that “the nation is now ready for revolution” and will not be “fooled”.
As a result of sedition case filed against his party leaders including Fawad Chaudhry, Azam Swati and Shahbaz Gill, Imran Khan on February 4 announced “Bharo Tehreek Prison”.
Criticizing the administration led by Prime Minister Shehbaz, the ousted prime minister said, “The nation is ready to take to the streets. Our goal what’s this rule of law and constitution should prevail in country, not the law of the jungle.”
The cricketer-turned-politician said that his party started “Hakiki Azadi” (true freedom) movement on April 10th last year. “My movement of Haqiqi Azadi is to liberate the country from traitors.”
Speaking of Opportunity of upcoming elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during the criticism of the staging installation in two provinces, the head of PTI said: “The caretaker government cannot exist after 90 days. If the elections are delayed after 90 days, then the nation will be forced to step outside”.
Khan said that he party will enter power, no matter what happens. “The people will have to defend the Constitution of this country.
former prime minister criticizing Chief Electoral Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja role in without releasing schedule for polls claimed that Article 6 – high treason – should apply to selective bodies head.
Two days ago President Dr. Arif Alvi fixed April 9 as a date for provincial assembly elections of Punjab and KP – move convicted government as “unconstitutional and illegal”.
President decision came hours after ECP confirmed its decision not consult the president on dates for elections to two provincial assemblies.
In addition, PTI Chairman also thanked people for be there when he appeared before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday seeks a protective pledge in case of protests outside offices of Electoral Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Khan was released on bail until March 3 by the provincial high court.
