‘Corrupt and decadent’ elite hurdle in changing system: Imran

Former prime minister Imran Khan has insisted that the country’s biggest problem is the disregard for rule of law which he said is the major hurdle in changing the system of Pakistan.

“Unfortunately, ‘corrupt and decadent’ elite is at the helm which controls all resources and does not allow the system to be revamped,” said Imran in a virtual interactive session with overseas Pakistani students on Tuesday.

“The entire system is skewed [that] the powerful are above the law,” he said admitting that during his three-and-a-half years in power he could not punish the powerful people facing corruption charges due to legal hurdles.

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The ousted premier further said that he rescued the country from bankruptcy with the help of remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis and added that the diaspora is wary of investing in their home country due to the absence of rule of law.

Commenting on his long march to Islamabad, Imran said Wednesday is the “decisive day” for the country. “People will take to the streets despite their attempts to spread fear,” he remarked.

Responding to a question, the ousted PM said his government introduced electoral reforms including overseas voting rights and use of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the next general elections. “They [incumbent government] are trying to reverse it... they are trying to abolish NAB to stop accountability and get relief in corruption cases.”