LAHORE– Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), placed his faith in the Supreme Court in relation to the elections for the Punjab Assembly.
Speaking to groups of journalists, Mr. Khan said, “The elections on October 8 will bring about a return to normalcy.” Citing the tenure of Gen Ziaul Haq, Mr Khan said, “Ziaul Haq vowed to hold elections, but he ruled for 11 years.” With regard to the current administration, “Once you break the law, you can do anything.” Only one case against Shehbaz Sharif was filed during our administration, according to Mr. Khan. “The nation knows me for 50 years, but 40 cases related to terrorism have been lodged against me,” Mr. Khan said when asked about the terrorism cases against him.
Talking about his nephew Hassaan Niazi, Mr Khan said, “It is deeply deplorable that what is going on with Hassaan Niazi. When he gets bail in one case, he has to face another case.”
Earlier today, Mr Khan launched a broadside at the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), saying that the incumbent government had dragged the country into a quagmire.
In a statement, the deposed premier said, “Everybody should show solidarity for the sake of the judiciary and the country’s survival. I will tell how we have to stand by the constitution.”
Speaking about his party’s gathering, Mr Khan said he was going to stage the first gathering this year tomorrow.
He sought the nation’s help, saying the country was witnessing a difficult time.
On Thursday, Mr Khan said the Islamabad and Punjab police were breaking all the laws with impunity.
Taking to Twitter, the deposed premier said, “Today Azhar Mashwani was abducted in the afternoon from Lahore and his whereabouts are unknown.”
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“On March 18, Senator Shibli Faraz and Omar Sultan were badly beaten by ICT police despite both having permission to be inside the Judicial Complex,” he claimed.
Speaking about Hassaan Niazi, Mr Khan said, “Hassaan Niazi was abducted immediately after getting bail and later charged with sham FIRs to keep him locked up”.
Talking about approaching the human rights organisations, Mr Khan said, “I am sending pictures of Punjab IG, ICT, and all officers indulging in this criminal behavior to international human rights organisations.
