Defence Minister Khawaja Asif asserted on Saturday that despite Donald Trump assuming the presidency of the United States, no advantage had been gained for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan.
In a statement, Asif addressed the claims made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who stated that 99 per cent of PTI’s demands had been fulfilled.
Asif questioned, “If their demands have been accepted, then why the protest?” He emphasised the contradiction between Gandapur's statements and the ongoing unrest, suggesting that the protests were baseless.
The Defence Minister further mocked the PTI's predictions, saying, “PTI had raised a commotion claiming that when Donald Trump comes into power, Imran Khan will have success. Trump is now in power, but Imran Khan has achieved nothing.”
Commenting on the ongoing dialogue between the government and the opposition, Asif remarked, “When there is no seriousness in negotiations, such results are inevitable. There is no reality to the talks between PTI and the establishment; PTI members are merely comforting their supporters.”
Asif said: “We have no objection if the protests are peaceful, but PTI’s protests or gatherings are never peaceful.”
