ISLAMABAD: Minister Javed Latif said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was holding prospect of leading country out of its crises, provided that obstacles like mines in his way are cleared.

Talking to media persons here, he said despite prevailing despondency, Pakistan possesses formidable force in form of Nawaz Sharif, leader with potential to navigate country out of economic quagmire. Nawaz Sharif will expedite completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor within year, aiming to revitalise and turn around nation's economy, he expressed.

He said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan should be arrested and prosecuted for allegedly conspiring against nation, following confessions of Azam Khan, former principal secretary of Imran Khan.

Javed Latif acknowledged that there may have been some delay in unmasking Imran Khan's true nature, but now approximately, 90 percent of people were aware of his character. Only around 10 to 20 percent of misled youngsters continue to support him. Public has gained insights into characters involved in plotting against country since 2017.

He wondered why none of individuals implicated in events of May 9 and 10, presumed to be false and an attack on Pakistan, have been addressed or dealt with accordingly. This raises valid concerns about handling of situation and calls for thorough investigation to move forward, he added.

He expressed his belief that delaying justice until September was not acceptable. He emphasised that welfare of entire state should not be compromised for sake of one individual. He mentioned that conspiracies against Pakistan were losing their potency and if complete truth was revealed, it would have potential to resolve all issues faced by country.

He mentioned that Bhutto faced execution, Nawaz Sharif was forced into exile and Imran Khan's leadership allegedly weakened state. He revealed that during two National Security Council meetings, it was concluded that there was no conspiracy involving cypher.

He stressed that those who believed chaos and civil unrest were only options should understand that PML-N could still prove to be powerful force, provided that obstacles in Nawaz Sharif's path are removed.