ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s corruption and bad governance were cause of economic malaise.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said that they came into power when country was in midst of numerous crises. He lambasted PTI Chief saying that he destroyed system for his political gains and IMF conditions were violated over no-confidence motion. PTI Chairman destabilised relations with key allies and friendly countries, he added. He said that everyone question them on why they came to power as country’s economy was ruined by PTI government.

Commenting on May 9 incidents, PM Shehbaz said that attacks were organised and preplanned for more than year and were an evil attempt and conspiracy to instigate coup in Army and conspiracy against Pakistan within Pakistan. He maintained that May 9 incidents were heartening for martyrs’ families and incidents were planned for one and a half years but it exposed PTI Chairman before nation. PM Shehbaz said civilian government and Army were on same page and it was decided that law would take its course and nobody involved in these incidents would be spared.

PM Shehbaz expressed hoped that general election will be held on time. Those who left party come back, we welcome those who forgot way, he added.

In interview with private TV channel he said that cases of attackers on military installations will be heard in military courts. He said May 9 incident was heinous conspiracy of rebellion in military and ringleader was PTI Chairman Imran Khan.

If I get opportunity of serving country, I will change situation of country, he maintained. PM also said those who wear dupatta from South Punjab and who were brought to Bani Gala in plane are now removing dupattas and making parties.

Published in The Daily National Courier, July, 24 2023

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