PESHAWAR: PTI Chairman Imran Khan warned that he will obstruct PML-N leader Ishaq Dar’s plans, saying that Pakistan’s treasury is being handed over to someone who had been an “absconder for last five years.” Dar, who landed in Pakistan a day earlier along with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will take an oath as country’s new finance minister. 

Speaking during Ulema and Mashaikh Convention here, he alleged that Dar had made a deal under National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) before returning to Pakistan.

“It is unfortunate that justice system could not stop Ishaq Dar,” he added. “A fugitive, after stealing billions of rupees was roaming freely abroad and was taking decisions for Pakistan.”

Comparing Muslim states with European countries, Khan said that there was only 20 percent of rule of law in Muslim countries. “If you want to see justice, then go to Switzerland.

There is a 100 percent rule of law there,” he added. He said that those who want to see a welfare state should go to Sweden and Britain.  Speaking about his aide Shahbaz Gill’s arrest and alleged torture, Imran Khan said that JUI-F Chief Fazl-ur-Rehman was part of government where these cruel acts were taking place. “Sixty percent of people belonging to this Cabinet are out on bail,” he said.  Khan also spoke about country’s economy while taking a jibe at leaders in government. He said that economy has deteriorated while unemployment was increasing and these leaders have only come to hide their corruption cases and not to serve nation.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 28 2022

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