Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Chairman Imran Khan, currently detained in Adiala Jail, addressed journalists informally, providing insights into his stance on recent developments and allegations.
During the conversation, he expressed his lack of fear regarding the arrest of General Faiz. He emphasized that if he were afraid, he would not have publicly discussed the need for a judicial commission. "I am not afraid at all about the arrest of General Faiz. if I was afraid, I would not have talked about a judicial commission,"he stated.
He criticized the recent reference against him, which was initiated on November 23 allegedly following comments made by the chief justice.
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He directed a critical appeal to the establishment, stating that their actions are detrimental to the country. "You are leading the country towards destruction and destroying both the nation and its institutions by appointing fraudulent individuals," he asserted.
The PTI founder also claimed that the country suffered a financial loss of $5 million due to the recent ban on social media and internet services. He suggested that the truth related to the allegations by PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and the related accusations against his party would be clarified by examining the Economic Survey of Pakistan.
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He conveyed a message to PTI MNAs Atif and Junaid Khan, advising them to avoid public discourse on the matter and instead meet with the anti-corruption committee to understand the reasoning behind recent actions. He clarified that he does not require a phone to contact party member Zulfi Bukhari as there are lawyers available for such matters.
The PTI chairman also mentioned that jammers installed in the jail prevent the use of mobile phones, complicating communication.
