- Seasoned politician addresses his last news conference in Multan
Former federal minister and senior politician Javed Hashmi has said that conspiracies have reached their peak as the people clamoured for justice.
Talking to journalists, he highlighted sacrifices rendered by politicians and said it was politicians who had lost their lives for the country. He advised politicians to tread carefully and said that he had never embezzled a single penny while serving as an MNA and minister.
“I even sold my house to make ends meet,” he said. Referring to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, he said he had fled from the country and was now acting as if he were a king. “We cannot even speak about him. Can anyone punish him,” he questioned.
“Pakistan moves when generals wish it, what is the worth of Nawaz Sharif when compared to them,” he questioned. He also questioned the status of army chiefs after retirement. Stressing on the need for accountability of politicians, he asked if anyone could name the judge who had wealth in Panama Papers.
“Can anyone take his name, can anyone hold him accountable and can anyone ask why he his names include in Panama,” he questioned. The veteran political leader said that he has had cordial relation with PTI Chairman Imran Khan, but had disagreed with him on certain issues.
Laying criticism on Awami Muslim League Chairman Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, he said that he (Rasheed) turns to the side which offers him a chance of victory. “He was once on Musharraf’s side too,” he said. “During the sit-in, the issue was rigging, and now he [Imran] has Panama as an issue,” he pointed out.
According to Hashmi, both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan were unhappy with him. He also called upon Nawaz Sahrif to step down and said that the prime minister would come from the same party as it was still in power.
Referring to Articles 62 and 63 of the constitution, Hashmi said that no one was Sadiq and Amin in the country. “I think no one can be Sadiq and Amin other than Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),” he said. During his news conference, he spoke of his 50 years in politics and told reporters that this could be the last news conference of his career.
