Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, in a direct reply to the premier’s remarks earlier in the day, said protesting in a peaceful manner is a part of democracy and not terrorism.
“The prime minister was asked a simple question regarding the acquisition of apartments worth billions in London,” said Imran. Instead of giving us an answer, he is touring the country and blaming our earlier sit-in for delays faced by development schemes, he added.
The PTI chief also asked the prime minister to follow the example of other democratic leaders, and their actions following the Panama Papers revelations.
“Does this mean that as a prime minister you can commit any crime, but if we question your conduct then democracy is threatened,” questioned Imran.
Imran reminded the premier that it is the opposition’s responsibility in a democracy to be answerable to the people and the opposition.
The PTI chief elaborated that the government needs to be answerable, and not blackmail others who also have offshore companies.
Imran also gave his opinion regarding the premier’s next move and said, “Nawaz will do what he has done for the last 30 years, he will try to buy the opposition and anyone else who is deemed as a threat.”
He added that the movement started by the opposition will not end, no matter how hard Nawaz tries.
“The premier has also divided the country, on one side are the corrupt and on the other side are the people of Pakistan who want accountability for their money.”
Imran you have the street power while the PM has the legislative power. Both of you are shadow boxing. You are goading the latter all the time in hope of provoking civil unrest. You have been at it since the election. Repeated calls to peaceful marches leads to fatigue factor and agitation.
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