Current govt is 'coalition of the corrupt': Imran
PTI chief says government has done nothing in the name of democracy but looting.
A file photo of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. PHOTO: SAEED SHAHID/EXPRESS
LAHORE:
The current setup in Pakistan is not a real democracy but a “coalition of the corrupt,” said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Sunday.
Imran was speaking to a gathering held in Lahore in honour of former Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief late Qazi Hussain Ahmed.
Calling democracy the only way to prosper, the PTI chief said the current government has done nothing in the name of democracy but looting.
Imran further said the leaders criticise judiciary for harming democracy only when it investigates their corruption.
“As soon as someone tries to hold you accountable, you cry about democracy coming under attack,” he said.
Speaking about the dynastic politics in the country, Imran said all political parties should hold intra-party elections to bring real leaders to the top.
“The traditional parties have their heirs taking over as leaders throughout the history of Pakistan,” he said.
Recalling his time in the parliament, Imran said during his five-year tenure he realised Pakistani lawmakers were selfish and only thought about themselves rather than the people.
He said such people should be stopped from coming to power.
The current setup in Pakistan is not a real democracy but a “coalition of the corrupt,” said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Sunday.
Imran was speaking to a gathering held in Lahore in honour of former Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief late Qazi Hussain Ahmed.
Calling democracy the only way to prosper, the PTI chief said the current government has done nothing in the name of democracy but looting.
Imran further said the leaders criticise judiciary for harming democracy only when it investigates their corruption.
“As soon as someone tries to hold you accountable, you cry about democracy coming under attack,” he said.
Speaking about the dynastic politics in the country, Imran said all political parties should hold intra-party elections to bring real leaders to the top.
“The traditional parties have their heirs taking over as leaders throughout the history of Pakistan,” he said.
Recalling his time in the parliament, Imran said during his five-year tenure he realised Pakistani lawmakers were selfish and only thought about themselves rather than the people.
He said such people should be stopped from coming to power.