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PM Nawaz isolating army, alleges Imran
DAWN.COM — UPDATED about a minute ago
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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday termed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif "the biggest security threat" in the country, saying that the premier was isolating the army.
The PTI chief said that the Pakistan Army has played an important role, ranging from Zarb-i-Azb to Balochistan and Karachi, and taking action against the Chotu gang.
"We might also need the army for the 'Motu gang',” he said.
Imran Khan said on Sunday that only Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would be responsible if a 'third power' steps in as a result of the PTI's November 2 lockdown of Islamabad. He, however, made it clear that, "We [PTI] are not doing this to bring in a 'third power'."
Imran today also alleged that the premier has been seeking support from the Indo-Israeli lobby to safeguard himself and his 'corruption'.
He claimed that there was a connection between Nawaz Sharif and cross-border firing, saying, "Whenever there is pressure on Nawaz Sharif, the Line of Control (LoC) becomes heated."
The PTI chairman's remarks come days before the party's planned siege of the Islamabad on Nov 2.
Imran should silence his guns: Pervaiz Rashid
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid responding to Imran's allegation that whenever any plan against the premier gains momentum tensions flare up at the Line of Control (LoC) said, "Whenever Imran Khan formulates a plan to lay siege on Islamabad, shelling starts from the other side... if he has any soft corner for Pakistan, Imran Khan should silence his guns when the enemy is shelling."
Referring to allegations of corruption against the prime minister and his family by the PPP and PTI, Rashid said that evidence should be presented before a court or investigative agencies.
"Aitzaz Ahsan and Imran Khan both are among those who continue to point fingers at others. If either of them has proof or documentary evidence, they should take it to court or investigative agencies before hurling accusations at others," he said.
"If Imran Khan has faith in the Supreme Court then he should wait for the court's decision, just as we are waiting for it. If the court decides in our favour and terms Imran's accusations wrong, then we won't ask him to beg our pardon."
"But if it the decision is not in our favour, we will not waste a moment accepting it. But the court's decision should be followed. These decisions cannot be made on the streets," he said.
Referring to statements made by both party members regarding 'leaks' made from a high-level meeting, the information minister said, "A chief minister from Aitzaz Ahsan's party was in the meeting, as well as a chief minister from Imran Khan's party. Why are they only pointing towards others?" he asked.
PTI, PML-N lock horns
Last week, PM Nawaz heavily criticised the PTI, saying the party's leaders are only found on containers.
"Forget about Pakistan, the PTI will have washed their hands of KP by 2018," he said, adding that the province would be ruled by the PML-N after the next general election.
Imran Khan responded to the premier's statements, demanding a response to accusations of corruption levelled against Nawaz and his family after Panamagate.
"2018 is far away," he said. "Nawaz has to answer now on the Panama leaks."
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif also thundered at the PTI, terming the party "enemies of progress".
He vowed "their PTI's filthy designs will be unsuccessful".
The apex court is to hear petitions on Panamagate on Nov 1. The hearing had earlier been adjourned for two weeks, but the Supreme Court changed the date on Friday, set off a debate on the significance of the hearing a day ahead of the planned siege of the city.
DAWN.COM — UPDATED about a minute ago
12 COMMENTS
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday termed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif "the biggest security threat" in the country, saying that the premier was isolating the army.
The PTI chief said that the Pakistan Army has played an important role, ranging from Zarb-i-Azb to Balochistan and Karachi, and taking action against the Chotu gang.
"We might also need the army for the 'Motu gang',” he said.
Imran Khan said on Sunday that only Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would be responsible if a 'third power' steps in as a result of the PTI's November 2 lockdown of Islamabad. He, however, made it clear that, "We [PTI] are not doing this to bring in a 'third power'."
Imran today also alleged that the premier has been seeking support from the Indo-Israeli lobby to safeguard himself and his 'corruption'.
He claimed that there was a connection between Nawaz Sharif and cross-border firing, saying, "Whenever there is pressure on Nawaz Sharif, the Line of Control (LoC) becomes heated."
The PTI chairman's remarks come days before the party's planned siege of the Islamabad on Nov 2.
Imran should silence his guns: Pervaiz Rashid
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid responding to Imran's allegation that whenever any plan against the premier gains momentum tensions flare up at the Line of Control (LoC) said, "Whenever Imran Khan formulates a plan to lay siege on Islamabad, shelling starts from the other side... if he has any soft corner for Pakistan, Imran Khan should silence his guns when the enemy is shelling."
Referring to allegations of corruption against the prime minister and his family by the PPP and PTI, Rashid said that evidence should be presented before a court or investigative agencies.
"Aitzaz Ahsan and Imran Khan both are among those who continue to point fingers at others. If either of them has proof or documentary evidence, they should take it to court or investigative agencies before hurling accusations at others," he said.
"If Imran Khan has faith in the Supreme Court then he should wait for the court's decision, just as we are waiting for it. If the court decides in our favour and terms Imran's accusations wrong, then we won't ask him to beg our pardon."
"But if it the decision is not in our favour, we will not waste a moment accepting it. But the court's decision should be followed. These decisions cannot be made on the streets," he said.
Referring to statements made by both party members regarding 'leaks' made from a high-level meeting, the information minister said, "A chief minister from Aitzaz Ahsan's party was in the meeting, as well as a chief minister from Imran Khan's party. Why are they only pointing towards others?" he asked.
PTI, PML-N lock horns
Last week, PM Nawaz heavily criticised the PTI, saying the party's leaders are only found on containers.
"Forget about Pakistan, the PTI will have washed their hands of KP by 2018," he said, adding that the province would be ruled by the PML-N after the next general election.
Imran Khan responded to the premier's statements, demanding a response to accusations of corruption levelled against Nawaz and his family after Panamagate.
"2018 is far away," he said. "Nawaz has to answer now on the Panama leaks."
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif also thundered at the PTI, terming the party "enemies of progress".
He vowed "their PTI's filthy designs will be unsuccessful".
The apex court is to hear petitions on Panamagate on Nov 1. The hearing had earlier been adjourned for two weeks, but the Supreme Court changed the date on Friday, set off a debate on the significance of the hearing a day ahead of the planned siege of the city.
