ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz accused former premier Imran Khan of using religion in his “dirty politics” and said PTI Chairman changes definition of religion according to his liking.

“Religion is a personal matter, but if you say voting for PML-N and not voting for PTI is a sin, then you are using religion for your dirty politics,” said Maryam and asked Imran not to use religion as it “hurts sentiments of millions of Muslims”.

Talking to media here, she said Imran “created a drama” and accused the United States after his ouster from office, but now he has rolled out a red carpet to welcome US lobbyists. Referring to Imran’s constant attacks on national institutions, she said Imran praised Army while he was in power and later made institution controversial and claimed that “only animals were neutral”. Talking about Imran’s contempt case, Maryam said that it is not right to first insult a female judge in a public gathering and later apologise.

She referenced PML-N leader Nehal Hashmi’s case and said all are equal in eyes of law. She added Hashmi was disqualified for five years despite his apology. PML-N leader termed Imran’s comment unforgivable and said judges have to look into this matter. While answering a question on recent hike in electricity and fuel prices, she said she opposes excessive fuel bill and said that she does not support any decision to increase prices. Maryam said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saved country from default and added that country’s economy is gradually recovering. She maintained that government must not come under pressure to hold early elections.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 16 2022

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