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Ruling coalition warns ‘traitor’ Imran Khan against attacking Islamabad

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  • Coalition partners hold important meeting in Islamabad.
  • Express deep concern over audio leaks.
  • Rulers want people working against state’s interest to be brought to justice.

The ruling coalition Wednesday termed PTI Chairman Imran Khan a “traitor”, warned him against attacking Islamabad, and asked the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to abstain from becoming a “tool” in paving the way for chaos in the country.

During a meeting of the coalition rulers at the Prime Minister’s House — chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — a discussion was held regarding the country’s political and economic conditions, including the situation on the interior and external front, a statement issued in this regard said.

During the meeting, the government expressed condolence over the deaths that occurred in the wake of the devastating floods and recited Fatiha for the departed souls. In addition, participants of the meeting said they were satisfied with the relief and rescue work being carried out for the flood victims in the country.

Participants of the meeting appreciated PM Shehbaz’s leadership skills and also commended the role of the federal and provincial governments in mitigating the effects of the devastating floods. They also lauded the efforts of the armed forces in helping the flood-hit people.

Shedding a light on the political milieu of the country, the coalition partners decided that “no one would be allowed to attack Islamabad by crossing the limits of the Constitution and law.”

In an apparent reference to PTI Chairman Khan’s long march call towards the capital, the members of the meeting termed him a “traitor, conspirator and rioter” for “instigating state institutions to act against the Constitution.

“The one, who is inciting the institutions to act against the Constitution, wants to push the country into a serious crisis. Therefore, it is necessary to pull legal reins in on him as it is a constitutional demand,” the statement said.

The participants also expressed their deep concern over the matter of audio leaks and endorsed the cabinet’s decision to launch a probe into the matter of the diplomatic cypher.

The session under the PM chair also urged the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to urgently complete the probe against elements involved in serious crimes against the state and national interests.

During the meeting, newly appointed Finance Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the session on the country’s economic situation and talks being held with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Dar said due to the disastrous four-year economic policies of the previous government, none of the economic indicators showed positive signs.

“The debt of Rs20,000 billion taken during the previous government’s tenure had pushed the country to the verge of default,” he added.

Speaking about the depreciation of the US dollar against the rupee after taking charge, Dar said that he was hopeful the value of the US dollar would decrease below Rs200.

The meeting expressed its satisfaction over the measures taken by Dar and appreciated his performance.

During the meeting, PM Shehbaz and coalition partners also decided to ensure a reduction in electricity prices.

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Maryam and Khawaja Asif are accused by Qaiser of undermining PTI-government negotiations.

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Concerned about the way the government is managing the matter, Asad Qaiser, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has accused Maryam Nawaz and Khawaja Asif of trying to sabotage the ongoing negotiations.

In reaction to remarks made by Maryam Nawaz and Khawaja Asif, the former Speaker of the National Assembly stated that the administration is making contradictory assertions about the negotiations.

Maryam Nawaz and Khawaja Asif, he continued, seem to be trying to undermine the negotiations. Qaiser emphasized that despite the obstacles, PTI had worked to advance for Pakistan’s benefit.

He apologized for Maryam Nawaz’s and Khawaja Asif’s comments, saying that PTI had lowered its demands in order to assist the nation in progressing.

Qaiser asserted that the country as a whole supported PTI founder Imran Khan and that their efforts were all focused on bettering Pakistan’s circumstances.

In light of Pakistan’s present economic difficulties, Asad Qaiser emphasized that the PTI’s actions were motivated by a feeling of duty to the nation.

The party had just modified its demands to serve the nation, he made plain, and it was not frightened of anyone. Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI, had been promised a meeting with the government, but Qaiser claims that other excuses are now being offered.

He emphasized that PTI wanted the nation to be governed by the rule of law, with a strong parliament, an independent judiciary, and civilian supremacy. According to Qaiser, the party was dedicated to making sure that the people’s desire was followed when governing Pakistan.

Lastly, he noted that Imran Khan was becoming a prominent figure on a global scale in addition to being a leader in Pakistan. Even though incarceration was difficult for him, Imran Khan was making sacrifices for the future of the country.

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Ali Amin Gandapur is declared a proclaimed criminal by the ATC.

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Ali Amin Gandapur, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Umar Tanveer Butt have been convicted of terrorism by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad. The case is related to demonstrations against the disqualification of Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra heard the case, and processes to designate former Federal Minister Amir Mahmood Kayani as a proclaimed offender were also initiated. PTI leaders Wasiq Qayyum and Faisal Javed also made an appearance before the court during the hearing.

The proclaimed offenders’ cases would be kept apart from the other accused by the court. For a few of the defendants who were not present, arrest warrants were issued.

In his petition, Senator Faisal Javed asked that the case’s terrorism-related clauses be eliminated. The hearing was postponed until January 15 by the court, which also ordered arguments on the petitions that were filed.

A demonstration against Imran Khan’s disqualification led to the case’s registration at Islamabad’s I-9 Police Station in 2022.

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Imran Khan is expected to meet with the PTI negotiation team today.

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PTI founder Imran Khan is expected to meet with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee, which is in communication with the government, in Adiala jail today (Monday),

Sources claim that Omar Ayub, Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Allama Nasir Abbas, Salman Akram Raja, and Asad Qaiser—all members of the negotiation committee—will meet with the founder of the PTI.

According to sources, the PTI founder and Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, are also scheduled to meet one-on-one today.

Attorney Faisal Chaudhary, who founded the PTI, would support the bargaining committee. The PTI founder would be consulted by the negotiation committee on the third round of talks with the government, according to sources.

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