Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has dominated out any talks between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan except the previous premier admits his wrongdoings and points a public apology. While addressing the National Assembly on Tuesday, prime minister Sharif criticised Khan by calling him a “fraud” and mentioned it’s not possible to speak to somebody who “looted the nation, attacked the judiciary and didn’t consider within the Constitution and justice”, Geo News reported. The joint session of parliament was summoned final week to debate the important thing points confronting Pakistan and supply tips to take care of these points.
“I consider no discussions will be held with an individual who constantly and condescendingly rejects invites for talks on all the pieces – be it COVID-19, the state of terrorism within the nation, the apex committee assembly, or the Kashmir convention,” Sharif was quoted as saying.
Referring to the current fiasco witnessed in the course of the courtroom continuing of the PTI chief, Sharif mentioned {that a} sure “favorite” doesn’t seem earlier than any courtroom, regardless of what number of notices have been issued to him, it mentioned.
“He will get an extension in numerous courts at the hours of darkness of the night time and makes a mockery of the judiciary,” Sharif mentioned, criticising Khan for his remarks in opposition to a sitting lady decide and the truth that no motion has been taken on this case thus far.
“Khan made false circumstances in opposition to the opposition when he was in authorities and signed an settlement with the IMF [International Monetary Fund] and violated it,” the premier mentioned whereas itemizing the wrongdoings of the previous PTI authorities.
Calling out Khan for pushing the nation in the direction of chapter, the prime minister reiterated that the present coalition headed by the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) authorities “saved the nation”.
“Today, the IMF is taking ensures from us at each step. We have fulfilled all of the situations of the IMF. Congratulations to the finance minister who finalised the phrases of the take care of the Fund,” Sharif mentioned.
Cash-strapped Pakistan is awaiting a much-needed USD 1.1 billion tranche of funding from the Washington-based world cash lender, which was initially as a consequence of be disbursed in November final yr.