–PTI chief lashes out at PML-N supremo over Mumbai attacks statement
–Demands to put deposed PM’s name on ECL
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday presented a four-point demand regarding deposed premier Nawaz Sharif’s recent statement with respect to Pakistan’s ‘role’ in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
During a press conference, Imran demanded that Nawaz should be put on the Exit Control List (ECL) as he might try to make a deal to escape the country after giving such a controversial remark. He claimed that Nawaz violated his oath as an ex-prime minister and should be proceeded against under Article 6 (high treason) of the Constitution. “He hurt the national interests of Pakistan,” Imran said.
He further said the investigation should be carried out in Nawaz’s sons’ businesses in India.
Moreover, Imran also demanded resignations of Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif and PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for siding with the sacked premier. “Shehbaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan should resign,” was the fourth demand of Imran.
The PTI chief before putting his demands said Nawaz’s statements helped India considerably.
“Is PML-N a political party? A party is formed on an ideological basis. Parties remove leaders when they prove to be a burden for them,” Imran said, giving examples of international leaders.
The PTI chief went on to ask whether the prime minister will do anything regarding the issue. “I know you people won’t because you are not a political party but a syndicate of corruption,” he said.
Earlier in the day, not just the country’s top military and civilian leadership condemned the remarks in the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting, calling them “completely false and misleading”, but politicians have also expressed their dismay.
In an exclusive interview published last Saturday, Nawaz Sharif had said: “Militant organisations are active. Call them non-state actors, should we allow them to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai? Explain it to me. Why can’t we complete the trial?”
His remarks were played up by the Indian media as an “admission” of Pakistan’s involvement in the terrorist attacks.