Establishment is running the country, says Imran Khan

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf founder Imran Khan has claimed that the establishment is in control of the government and that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is running the country.

In an informal chat with the journalists in Adiala Jail, Khan emphasized that transparent elections are the only way to save Pakistan.

He said that if the establishment wants to save the country, it must move towards transparent elections.

 “In which democracy are civilians tried in military courts?” he questioned. He reiterated that the establishment is governing the country, with the SIFC at the helm.

The PTI supremo highlighted the drastic increase in national debt, stating that in 2021, it was Rs2.8 trillion, but within four years, it had surged to Rs8 to Rs9 trillion.

He criticised the current government for failing the nation, saying, “The current government has destroyed Pakistan’s hope; no one trusts this government anymore.”

Imran pointed out the severe economic burdens on the common people, noting, “The poor who used to have a 2,000 rupees bill now face a 10,000 rupees bill.”

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Referring to the judiciary, Imran mentioned that the CJP Isa is sending his party to the ECP for justice, despite knowing the commission’s credibility issues.

Imran also questioned why their petitions on human rights and the February 8 case are not being heard in the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

He criticized the trial of civilians in military courts, questioning, “In which democracy do civilians get tried in military courts?”

When asked about a former cabinet member testifying against him, Imran brushed it off, saying, “I’ll talk about it later; he hasn’t said anything significant.”

On the topic of his hunger strike announcement, Imran confirmed, “I will definitely go on a hunger strike; I am waiting for some decisions.”

On July 4, Imran expressed his lack of confidence in the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, and declared his intention to go on a hunger strike in jail.