Imran enjoys ‘fight’ against PDM govt amid crackdown on PTI
Former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan is speaking during an interview with Vice News. SCREENGRAB
Amidst the ongoing crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and leaders, the former prime minister and party chief Imran Khan has stated that he is enjoying the fight against the coalition government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
During an interview with Vice News, when asked if he is enjoying the fight against the government, Imran responded positively. He said, “Yes… because I think if I woke up and there was no challenge in my life, I would think it’s the end of my life.”
Imran Khan has been leading an anti-government agitation movement against the current government for quite some time. However, he ruled out the possibility of stepping aside from this movement at any point, stating that he is only concerned about one thing, and that is how to lift the country out of this quagmire.
Responding to a question about the objective of his anti-government movement, Imran stated that the purpose of the movement is to make people aware of their true freedom and fundamental rights. He went on to say that, in his 26 years of politics, this is the first time that he feels people have realised that they want true freedom.
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Last year, there was an attempt on Imran Khan's life in Wazirabad. He reiterated his allegations that the threat of assassination is even more significant now, stating that the three people he knew were responsible for the attack are still in power. Without naming anyone, Imran claimed that those who hatched the conspiracy to kill him are more worried now, as they know that whenever the elections are held, his party is going to sweep them.
The ongoing crackdown on PTI workers and leaders has intensified in recent weeks, with many being arrested and detained. The opposition claims that this is a move by the government to suppress their voices and maintain their hold on power. However, the government denies these allegations and says that it is taking action against those who have violated the law.