The founding chairperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has asserted that only political parties can unite the people, not the military.
“If the military could unite the people, then East Pakistan would not have separated,” he remarked.
Imran emphasised that PTI is the only party capable of bringing the nation together.During an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, Imran expressed his concern about the country’s economic situation, describing it as the greatest challenge facing Pakistan.
“I heard earlier that investment in the country was at its lowest in 50 years, but now I’ve learned that this year it’s at the lowest in history”.”The nation’s income is dwindling, debts are rising, and the country is heading towards destruction,” he stated, blaming political instability and growing terrorism for the worsening economy.
Imran criticised the February elections, calling them fraudulent and responsible for the ongoing political instability.”On one hand, they blame us for the rise in terrorism due to our settlement plans, and now they claim it’s due to cross-border terrorism,” he said.
He questioned who would invest in a country plagued by terrorism from the TTP, criminals in Kacha, and insurgency in Balochistan, while secret agencies are focused on dismantling PTI.Imran warned of the growing threat of provincialism in Pakistan, pointing to protests in Punjab over terrorism in Balochistan.
“PTI is the only federal party; the rest are regional. If PML-N and PPP stop honouring the boots, they will be finished,” he remarked, adding that PTI is the only party present in all four provinces and capable of uniting the nation.
He expressed concern that the only federal party in the country is being weakened.”Those making these decisions have no concern for the country. Given the current situation in Balochistan, our efforts should be directed towards bringing the Baloch people on board,” he said.
Imran also addressed the recent postponement of the Islamabad rally, noting that it had angered party workers.”Other parties are holding rallies, but we weren’t allowed a single one. We postponed the rally out of concern for the nation, to prevent further chaos,” he explained.
