RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan admitted to weakness within his government and said that he will never accept a weak government again. These views were expressed by PTI Chief while meeting delegation of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and National Press Club Islamabad. During meeting, former premier said, for last 26 years, he has been doing politics of justice for sake of democracy and people. Talking about his long march, Imran Khan reiterated that party’s long march for actual freedom (real freedom) will take place this month.

Talking about country’s development back in 1960s, Imran went on to say that in 60s, Pakistan was economically ahead of Singapore and South Korea, now Singapore’s per capita income is $ 70,000, while Pakistan’s per capita income is only $ 2,000. PTI Chief added that Singapore developed on basis of transparency and justice.

“When our government came, Pakistan was bankrupt, incumbent government has bankrupted Pakistan in six months. When our government was overthrown, growth rate in Pakistan was 6 percent. I had only five days off, that too when I contracted coronavirus”, said Imran Khan. Taking a swipe at PM Shehbaz Sharif, Imran Khan said, “After coming to power, Shehbaz Sharif was acquitted of cases. When I was in government, pressure on me increased. NAB and courts were not under my control. Now, mafias took over system in Pakistan. They are trying their best to disqualify me, that’s why they are filing cases against me.”

Reiterating that early and transparent elections are only way out of current political and economic crisis, Imran said that preparations should be made to carry movement to its logical conclusion vigorously within framework of Constitution and law.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 19 2022

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