Days after differences between multiple factions of the former ruling party became stark with open criticism of one and other , former premier Imran Khan, in an apparent attempt to clear the air, rubbished claims of any cracks in his party, adding that there were no “major differences” among the party leaders.
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder however conceded the division within the ranks of the PTI by stating that he would talk to both groups of the party in the upcoming meeting on July 4.
Talking to reporters in a makeshift court inside Adiala Jail, where he and his wife were presented for proceedings in 190 million corruption reference in which former first lady got bail, he said that questions were being asked on transparency of Feb elections in both local and international media, adding that recent US resolution was a case in this point.
Asked if he considered the US resolution an ‘interference’ in internal matters of Pakistan like cipher, former prime minister said that there was a difference in raising questions on electoral transparency and ‘threatening’ a regime change.
He also lambasted the government for rebuffing the resolution, insisting that it was high time to look inwards instead of pointing fingers at someone.
He also took potshots at the government for making people’s lives miserable by burdening them with endless taxes. He stressed that only a fresh and transparent election with a trustworthy government backed by public mandate can turn the corner of the economy, insisting that economy would flounder otherwise.
Mr. Khan also whined about the treatment meted out to him by saying that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was allowed to meet party leaders regularly in jail while he was not even given a blank paper.