RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has suggested that the name of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif should be placed on the Exit Control List (ECL) until the election, expressing concern that if Sharif loses, he might attempt to flee to London once again.
Addressing the media at Adiala Jail on Wednesday, he said that the scenes on February 8, the election day, will be shocking for his opponents. Regarding his covert ‘Plan C,’ he mentioned its confidentiality before the elections to prevent interference by external forces.
Khan referred to the Holy Quran once again, highlighting the consequences for societies that deviate from the principles of good and evil. He noted that the Quran mentions hypocrites aligning with evil and opposing good, emphasizing that a just society is essential for development.
Khan commented on the ongoing “software updates” by authorities, stating that individuals are being picked up, and it is later revealed that their “software has been updated”. He cited the case of PTI’s leadership facing challenges, including the theft of their electoral symbol ‘bat’ and the allocation of undesirable symbols to PTI candidates.
The PTI founder questioned the focus on PTI members’ arrests related to the May 9 riots, urging authorities to inquire about alleged misconduct by figures like Maryam Nawaz and Asif Ali Zardari. Khan stressed the need for the Supreme Court to investigate human rights violations, particularly the registration of FIRs against PTI candidates during election campaigns.
Turning attention to foreign affairs, Khan lamented the damaged relations with Afghanistan and criticised the lack of focus on foreign policy.
Imran Khan recalled his arrest while undergoing biometrics in a wheelchair, contrasting it with Nawaz Sharif’s biometric verification at the airport. He emphasized that Pakistan’s progress relies on political stability and urged the nation to decide between being a slave or a free nation.
Khan expressed his determination to fight for freedom, rejecting the idea of accepting slavery. He accused political rivals in the PDM alliance of seeking a National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) deal with powerful circles and clarified his stance against forming alliances with those who have accepted NROs.
