ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday brushed aside talks of the ‘London plan’ allegedly hatched with Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri to topple the government. Instead, PTI chief Imran Khan claimed that the real ‘London plan’ was called the “Charter of Democracy” (CoD).
Addressing his supporters at D-Chowk on the 42nd day of protests, Imran said that the plan had been hatched to allow the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party to rule the country with mutual agreement in turns.
The PTI chief targeted both the PML-N and PPP for what he called their "joint venture" aimed at plundering Pakistan under the CoD.
Imran said that he had only one plan, which was to end the rule of both PML-N and PPP, who were taking turns for the past three decades.
“We have to defeat these two with help of the masses. This plan was made 18 years ago,” he said while referring to the date when he formed his party.
The PTI chairman claimed that the only reason former President Asif Ali Zardari was not asking Nawaz to resign was because of their ‘London Plan’. Imran further lamented how Zardari, despite the ex-president’s admission that elections were rigged and managed by the ROs, had clung on to power in Sindh.
“If rigging in Punjab is revealed, so will happen in Sindh,” he said.
Imran said PM Nawaz was protecting the oppressive system while ex-president Zardari was his ‘partner in crime.’
“Publicly they pose to be adversaries but privately they are brothers.”
Talking about corruption, the PTI chief said that under the government-sponsored tax evasion, the country had reached at the brink of collapse and could not progress in the presence of these two parties.
“When Zardari left the government, each Pakistani owed Rs80,000 on account of international debt. Now the figure has increased to Rs100,000.”
“Nawaz promised to bring the money in Swiss banks back to Pakistan,” Imran said, adding “But since he has now partnered with him, there is no mention of it.”
The PTI chief added that per Admiral (retd) Fasih Bokhari, corruption and tax evasion cost the state Rs12 billion per day.
Imran continued his tirade against Nawaz, Imran said Nawz had foregone any merit by appointing members of his family and friends on key posts with his brother-in-law the finance minister, his son-in-law the minister of state for water and power, his daughter the head of Rs100 billion fund for youth, brother is chief minister of Punjab and brother’s son is the deputy chief minister of Punjab.
Imran also took a dig at Bilawal Bhutto and his recent visit to flood affected areas in Multan. Imran claimed that the young Bhutto scion was visiting with protocol of 750 policemen, which far exceeded that of what is afforded for a prime minister.
The PTI chief pointed out how the PPP had stopped mentioning creation of the Seraiki province, a key election slogan of the PPP. However, he lamented how the PPP was now criticizing PTI’s call for making new provinces along administrative lines.
Protest to continue
Imran Khan once again reiterated to continue his protest till PM Nawaz steps down, adding that they intend to set a new record for protest attendance on Friday in Islamabad before staging a 'historic' rally in Lahore on Sunday.
“Come what may, I will not go from here without resignation of the prime minister.”
Reiterating his agenda for a ‘Naya Pakistan’, Imran said their challenge was to raise the 110 million Pakistanis out of poverty.
Imran repeated his agenda of a new Pakistan which includes radical changes in health, education and the justice system in the country.
“Every position will be filled on merit and no Gullu Butt will be recruited in police”, he maintained.
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I feel very proud that I support this man,his words reflects his sincerity.may ALLAH SWT be with you my great Kaptaan, together we will build ''Naya Pakistan'' InshALLAH