Got 'trump card' to put PDM to test: Imran Khan
Pakistan
Got ‘trump card’ to put PDM to test: Imran Khan
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan warned on Thursday the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), saying he had a "trump card" and plenty of choices to put his political rivals to the test.
Speaking to senior journalists in Lahore, the deposed premier took a dig at Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman, alleging that by omitting to include the election date in the summary sent following the dissolution of the assembly, he had breached the constitution.
Recounting the demand of the elections, Mr Khan said if the polls will not held, the country will have to face a Sri Lanka-like situation.
Berating Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Mr Khan held the financial czar responsible for the economic woes.
Making his claim on the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Mr Khan said serious voices were being heard regarding vandalism within the PML-N.
He also chided the PML-N for "inherent politics," saying former party leader Chaudhry Nisar was the first to raise the voice against dynastic politics.
Mr Khan also made it clear that there was no plan to stage a protest, even if the date of general elections was not announced.
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Earlier, PTI chief convened a parliamentary party meeting in Islamabad tomorrow (Friday) to discuss the party’s future strategy in the National Assembly.
The PTI meeting will begin at 10 am at KP House, with the deposed premier expected to speak via video link. In the meeting, the strategy for returning to the NA and appointments to three parliamentary posts will be reviewed.
The decision to meet the NA speaker will also be taken during the meeting of the parliamentary party.
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On the other side, PTI) chief Imran Khan said that allowing the incumbent government to commit more wrongdoing would be a ‘stupid idea’.
The members of the PTI’s parliamentary committee called on the deposed premier to discuss the issue of establishment of Punjab caretaker government. Senior leader Fawad Chaudhry was also present. The PTI discussed the names of Ahmed Nawaz Sukhera, Naveed Cheema and Naseer Khan and Mr Khan agreed to send two names to the parliamentary committee after final consultation.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr Khan recalled that the country could not afford to delay the elections, adding that endangering the transparency of the elections was a very sensitive issue which was tantamount to enmity against the nation. He said transparent elections were the most serious matter and need of the hour.
As for the role of the caretaker government, Mr Khan stated that those with the best reputation and ability were best suited for the job. "The PTI is nominating personalities with the best reputation and ability," he added.
