Prime Minister Imran Khan’s scheduled address to the nation on Tuesday was cancelled at the runtime, reports suggest. However, the reasons for the cancellation have yet not been stated by any government official or Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson.
Earlier, according to media reports, the premier was expected to inform the public about bilateral agreements reached with China as well as talk about the recent wave of protests that had engulfed the country in the wake of Supreme Court’s decision to acquit Aasia Bibi.
Last week, PM Imran addressed the nation with regards to the protests organised against the apex court’s decision and sharply criticised the protesters for damaging public property.
“It is my belief that the principles on which Pakistan was founded… if they have not adhered to Pakistan has no future,” he said.
“Our faith is incomplete if we don’t love our Prophet [PBUH],” he added.
“Which government can function when people say that kill the judges, rebel against the army chief?”
“We are already facing such tough economic hurdles. My cabinet and I have yet to take a day off… we are struggling continuously to uplift the people [and] to improve the conditions of the underprivileged.”
“I appeal to these elements… do not clash with the state. I appeal to you, don’t harm this country in order to [increase your] vote bank.
“If you continue doing this… let me make it clear to you… the state will fulfil its duty [and] protect people’s properties and lives.
“We will not allow any vandalism [or] blockage of traffic. I appeal to you… do not take the state to a point where it has no option but to take action,” the premier asserted.
