"Imran Khan Calls for Reforms Amidst £190 Million Corruption Case Hearing"

 

In Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, former Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to journalists during a hearing of a £190 million corruption case, emphasizing Pakistan's urgent need for surgery due to the severe crises the country is currently facing.

He stated that Pakistan requires reforms, and only a government with a public mandate can bring about these changes.

According to journalist Babar Malik, Imran Khan questioned how a country that borrows loans to pay off debts can progress, lamenting that Pakistanis are investing abroad due to unfortunate circumstances.

Regarding a question, he commented that the budget was as expected from a rigged election. He highlighted that efforts were made to create an investment-friendly environment in the country, with taxes levied across the board.

Imran Khan mentioned that all control is held by the ISI and that the government would know the impact when bills arrive in June and July. He underscored that the budget had inundated professionals and the public with taxes.

The former Prime Minister alleged a large-scale fraud with the NRO, claiming legislation was enacted to protect his misdeeds. He added that cases involving Shehbaz Sharif's five, Nawaz Sharif's four, Maryam Nawaz's two, and Asif Zardari's ten cases were closed.

Imran Khan criticized Shehbaz Sharif for inviting people to sacrifice for white-collar crimes. He accused Maryam Nawaz of spending millions on her advertisements, claiming the treasury was empty.

He also mentioned changes in Adiala Jail's deputy superintendent and assistant superintendent, describing them as competent officers.

Imran Khan expressed determination to pursue cases against majors and colonels in Adiala Jail. He accused federal minister Ahsan Iqbal of insulting the judiciary by suggesting he be jailed for five years.

When asked about his meeting with Barrister Gohar Khan and why negotiations with the government were abandoned, he clarified that he did not advocate negotiations at the party level and suggested Mahmood Khan Achakzai for talks.

Regarding whether negotiations with Mahmood Khan Achakzai would be acceptable if he negotiated with the government, Imran Khan stated that they would consider it when an offer is presented.

He dismissed the possibility of negotiating with the PML-N, saying their government would collapse independently. Imran Khan criticized discussing the weather with the PML-N when the nation is focused on the judiciary.

When asked about negotiations if a representative from the establishment was appointed, Imran Khan expressed a willingness to negotiate for Pakistan's benefit, reiterating his readiness to step back if it benefits the country.

He mentioned that the government had made a pact with Ali Amin Gandapur and then broken it themselves. He also criticized the federal government for continuing with 22-hour load shedding despite claiming 12 hours.

Imran Khan pointed out that electricity theft occurs across all provinces due to preferential treatment.

Ten individuals abducted from Zarghoon Ghar in Hernai tourism spot in Balochistan have been identified three hours before the abduction, "efforts to recover continue" Muhammad Kazim, BBC Urdu.com, Quetta.

The identification of ten people abducted from Zarghoon Ghar in Hernai district's Zarghoon Ghar has been identified, according to Quetta.

A senior official of the Interior Ministry in Quetta informed BBC Urdu that two of them belong to Punjab.

The official informed BBC Urdu that six persons are "settlers" from Balochistan, while the remaining two are one Baloch and one Pashtun.

The official said that a Customs officer was also part of the abductors.

The official of the Interior Ministry said that efforts are underway for the recovery of these people.

He said that so far, there is no information about the ransom payment in the administration.

The missing people were the purpose of a picnic last Wednesday when unidentified armed persons took them away after identifying them in a remote location in Margate Mountain.

The responsibility for the abduction has been accepted by the banned terrorist organization, Baloch Liberation Army.