Defense Minister Khawaja Asif firmly dismissed on Saturday the prospect of re-elections in Pakistan, asserting that the country is on a path of gradual recovery and that any hope for immediate electoral changes is unrealistic.
Speaking exclusively to Samaa TV, Asif accused former prime minister Imran Khan’s regime of depleting national resources, asserting that the recovery process would take time and could not be achieved within a few months.
Addressing concerns over the rising inflation, Asif acknowledged the economic challenges faced by the country but expressed confidence that government measures would eventually lead to improvement.
"The country is gradually improving," he stated, emphasizing that while inflation has surged following the recent budget, the steps taken by the current administration are expected to stabilise the economy in the forthcoming months.
The defence minister also launched a scathing critique of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), alleging that the party harbours sympathies for terrorists and the Taliban.
He accused PTI of attempting to undermine the military leadership and described the party’s recent criticisms as part of a broader conspiracy to destabilize the nation.
Asif further derided the hunger strike protests, branding them as mere "drama," and accused participants of staging their protests after having hearty meals. He reassured that the Election Commission is actively working on specific electoral seats, dismissing fears of an electoral delay.
In a broader critique of PTI’s political manoeuvring, Asif accused the party of inconsistency in its foreign policy stance, particularly in its dealings with the United States.
Khawaja Asif claimed that PTI’s contradictory positions were part of a larger scheme to prevent the country from achieving economic and political stability.
