ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif blamed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan for challenges Pakistan is facing. In tweet, he stated, “Imran Niazi has always been about grandstanding and rhetoric”.

These remarks come day after PTI rally held at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore, wherein party Chief criticised coalition government. “Nation is justified in asking him [Imran] about his dismal performance in office both at federal and provincial levels,” tweeted Shehbaz. Further, prime minister claimed, “Today’s political, governance and economic challenges have their roots in his [Imran’s] failed policies”.

Day earlier at Minar-e-Pakistan rally, PTI Chief lambasted incumbent regime, saying it was bent upon creating an “Environment of fear” and hailed rally participants for reaching venue despite all “Odds” and security alert issued by caretaker Punjab government.  “One thing is clear, whoever is in power, they will get message today that people’s passion cannot be curbed via hurdles and containers,” he said While addressing charged crowd in Lahore, adding that around 2,000 PTI workers had been put behind bars only to create hurdles for party’s rally. Holding incumbent rulers responsible for current situation of country, he questioned whether our ancestors gave their sacrifices for this Pakistan.

He said that “Level playing field does not mean to tie Imran Khan’s hands and give others all facilities, but it means to give an equal opportunity to all,” he said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 26 2023

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