by Press Trust of IndiaPakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday accused the PML-N-led coalition government of subverting the rule of law and destroying the economy under the watch of a powerful establishment.
Khan took to social media to make a statement that focused on the real issues facing the country, rather than highlighting the grave issues of his party, which is facing the wrath of the state for attacking institutions. Used to be.
“This fascist government is committed to a one-point agenda of crushing Tehreek-e-Insaf, leaving General Musharraf’s martial law far behind,” he tweeted.
He said that Pakistan’s economy, which is suffering from cash crunch, is falling into the abyss of ruin. Khan said that the dollar is being sold for Rs 315 in the open market, while those who do not have ID cards are getting it from Rs 320 to Rs 325 and there is a difference of Rs 30 per dollar in the government and open market. market rate.
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“This dollarization of the economy means no local or foreign investment in the country, which will result in contraction of GDP and worse, hyperinflation,” he said.
Turning to his favorite subject of cornering his opponents, Khan said the leaders of the coalition government had billions of dollars stashed abroad, and apparently were not pushed.
“The question is, how is the Pakistani establishment allowing the country to slide into a complete economic recession?” He asked.
The statement comes at a time when the government and Khan have disputed the alleged mistreatment of women supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, who were still in jail after being arrested in the wake of violent protests on May 9.
Khan is under pressure to keep his party intact Dozens of leaders have left it after the action started To arrest those involved in attacks on military installations. His statement is clearly an attempt to convey to his supporters that Khan is still relevant and can steer the country out of the crisis.
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Cricketer-turned-politician Khan was ousted from power in April last year after he lost a vote of no confidence in his leadership, which he alleged was part of a US-led conspiracy targeting him because of his independent foreign policy decisions on Russia. was part of. , China and Afghanistan.