Closes doors to negotiations with all parties
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding leader Imran Khan has defended Ali Amin Gandapur and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s controvertial remarks that have landed him in hot water recently.
Talking about the KP CM’s incendiary remarks, he claimed that Gandapur had merely expressed the ‘nation’s sentiments.’
‘Party members who had apologised for Gandapur’s remarks are weak cowards, they should not remain in the PTI,’ Imran said. Imran also stated that the establishment has deceived them, and he is closing the doors to negotiations with all parties from today. Speaking informally with journalists at Adiala Jail, he said that from today he is instructing his party not to engage in any discussions with the establishment.
He mentioned that he had allowed six party leaders to negotiate with the establishment, but he has never stopped anyone from engaging in dialogue.
The date and NOC for the September 8 rally were provided by the establishment, and whether we get permission or not, we will hold the rally in Lahore on September 21.
Responding to allegations from Faisal Vawda regarding involvement in the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif, the former PTI leader denied any wrongdoing and called for an open trial to reveal the truth.
“Everyone knows who Faisal Vawda is speaking for.” Imran alleged that Faisal Vawda used to follow him around, trying to arrange a meeting with General Faisal Naseer.
He remarked that in this country, a person with a stick makes decisions, and those decisions become law. Hefurther stated that only democracy and the rule of law can save the nation. He also mentioned that he has no knowledge about the government’s deal with the IMF.
Noting that apart from Barrister Ali Zafar, no other party leader had come to meet him at Adiala Jail Tuesday, Imran Khan appeared visibly upset during his informal conversation with journalists.
