Shehbaz, Hamza to be indicted on 25th

Opposition leader says country is on the verge of bankruptcy

LAHORE:

In a major breakthrough in the money laundering case, an accountability court on Thursday summoned National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Hamza Shehbaz on March 25 for indictment.

During the hearing, wherein both Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders appeared in-person, the court also directed the lawyers to give further arguments on the jurisdiction of the court.

After attending the proceedings in his alleged money laundering case registered by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Shehbaz said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has not only “damaged the Kashmir cause” but has also “pushed the country into a corner”.

Regarding the no-confidence motion filed against the premier, the PML-N president said that he was confident about the outcome and claimed that “all political parties are united for the motion to get rid of the ruling party which has caused the prevailing crises, damaging the country’s economy”.

“We have faced forged cases registered against us all and these are cowardly moves made by the prime minister to humiliate us but we did not succumb because we are in the right”, he further claimed.

The leader further said that PM Imran’s statements in recent days, “clearly show his fear”, adding that the premier’s “legs are trembling”.

He also pointed out another “U-turn” by the premier, saying that contrary to his announcement of not increasing electricity and ghee prices, the rates were still increased.

He also claimed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut off the hands of Pakistan’s economic interests. He added that the budget deficit has reached a record high of Rs4.3 trillion, which is a “clear sign” of economic catastrophe. He further said that the budget deficit is disproving the government’s claims of increasing revenue and income.

The opposition leader said that facts show the government has “failed” and the country is on the “verge of bankruptcy”.