RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Friday said that any talks with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) could lead to the downfall of his government.
In an informal press conference at the hearing of the 190-million-euro lawsuit, the arrested former prime minister said that he wanted to negotiate in the interests of Pakistan, not for personal or government interests.
Imran reiterated his readiness to resign if it benefits the country: “It benefits the country and I resign.”
The current government has failed to create conditions for investment.”
Imran said that Pakistan needs a mandated government for the necessary reforms and said that the current budget reflects the limitations of non-compulsory government. He condemned heavy taxation on professionals and people and predicted heavy impact of future electricity bills.
Imran lamented broken promises to reduce load-shedding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where power cuts are widespread.
He criticized the ongoing problem of electricity theft in various areas and asked where the community should look for a solution. “Electricity theft is an old problem. It is happening in Hyderabad, Sindh and Quetta too.”
Imran also complained that he was denied a meeting with Ali Amin Gandapur, although he did not refuse the meeting. Noting the lack of unity among political parties, Maryam criticized Nawaz for spending too much to promote himself.
Imran announced plans to file a case against key officials and colonels at Adiala jail, accusing Ahsan Iqbal of ignoring his five-year sentence.
He criticized recent judicial and administrative actions and questioned the rule of law.
He also said that amendments to the NAB Act were made to cover corruption. How can someone who rigged the election to deliver justice? Imran asked.
He warned that more borrowing would be needed to pay off the national debt and urged the judiciary to support the weak rather than the strong.
