imran khan pti

imran khan pti

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00:09The founder of Pakistan, Tariq-e-Insaf, and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, had an

00:13informal conversation with journalists during the proceedings in Adiala Jail recently. He

00:18stressed the importance of transparent elections to protect the future of Pakistan. Khan highlighted

00:24the increase in Pakistan's debt from 2.8 trillion to 8 to 9 trillion over four years, causing

00:29significant economic hardship to the people. Expressing no confidence in the current government,

00:34Khan alleged widespread electoral fraud and criticized the Election Commission, saying

00:39the judiciary should intervene to restore justice. He called on the establishment to

00:43desist from political interference and support fair elections to ensure the stability and

00:47development of the country. Regarding the legal proceedings against him, Khan submitted

00:52a written reply to the Supreme Court, insisting on impartiality in handling cases related

00:57to him. He criticized the amendments aimed at protecting the corrupt and highlighted

01:01the practices of selective justice within the National Accountability Bureau, NAB, which

01:05includes prominent political figures and military personnel. Khan stressed the importance of

01:10legislative integrity and transparency in combating corruption, stressing that a corruption-free

01:15Pakistan is vital to attracting investment and strengthening national institutions. His

01:20remarks reflect ongoing political tensions in Pakistan and concerns over democratic integrity

01:25and judicial fairness. Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif, while announcing the

01:30government's decision to call the all-parties conference APC in the national interest, has

01:35urged the opposition parties to join the comprehensive negotiations for the development of the country.

01:40During his statement, Asif highlighted the sacrifices of the armed forces personnel in

01:44the war against terrorism and emphasized on the ongoing intelligence-based operations

01:48in various areas. Expressing confidence in the national unity, he said that the nation

01:53and political parties, including the opposition, are united in supporting efforts to eradicate

01:58terrorism from Pakistan. In his remarks, Asif criticized the Pakistan Tariqiyan SAF, PTI,

02:04and its leader Imran Khan, accusing them of using phone calls on political matters despite

02:09earlier admissions of the need to tap phone calls for security reasons. Rejected government

02:14offers for negotiations. Regarding the ongoing trial related to the £190 million case of

02:19Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, Asif said that apart from other witnesses, including

02:24former federal ministers Pervez Khattak and Zubaydah Jalal, Imran Khan's former principal

02:29secretary Azam Khan was also present in Adiyala. There are witnesses. Jail today. The case

02:35revolves around funds received from the UK, which have been adjusted against the fine

02:40imposed on Bariyatown by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. These developments have come

02:44amid political tensions and legal proceedings, underscoring the government's efforts to engage

02:49all political stakeholders for national consensus and progress.