ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan appeared before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) of Islamabad Police to record his statement in the terrorism case registered against him.
Talking to the media after the presentation, Imran Khan said that the IMF and the World Bank are saying that the economy is not being managed by them and Pakistan is heading towards a situation like Sri Lanka. The only solution to this situation is transparent elections. are
The former prime minister said that today I have appeared before the JIT for the first time. The goal was also in the same direction and in relation to that.
Imran Khan said that despite this, this case is a joke in front of the whole world, the whole world knows me, that’s why there are headlines all over the world that a case of terrorism has been registered against Imran Khan, the world defines terrorism. also knows
He said that if you tell the case government official that I will take legal action against you for custodial torture, Shahbaz Gul was tortured and sexually assaulted for 2 days after being kidnapped and stripped naked. It was only said that we will take legal action, if you impose terrorism provisions on it, then the country is making a mockery of it.
He said that he has answered the questions before the JIT regarding this case today, my message to this government is that the more they put me and my party against the wall, the more we are getting ready and this month. Getting ready, the sea of people is starting to appear in front of you.
He said that first I remained silent because the economic conditions of the country were bad, then the flood happened, we thought we would protest peacefully, then we would raise money to help the flood victims through telethons on channels. When we started collecting, the government banned the channels, closed the cable, but we collected 10 billion rupees in just 5 hours.
Imran Khan said that I am surprised that these rulers used to say that we should not do politics on flood but only because of the fear that people will give us a lot of money, because these thieves do not get any money, so they banned the coverage. .
The former prime minister said that the FIA raided the house of our senator Saifullah Niazi yesterday, many cases have been filed against him, people who fund us are being threatened. Notices are being given.
Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaaf said that these rulers are trying to stop our coverage on media, social media, they have done YouTube, FI on those anchors whom they think are supporting me. R were listed, two anchors went abroad.
He said that on one hand there has been flood, they are telling us not to do politics because of flood, on the other hand, they are trying their best to crush our party. My challenge to the government is that the day I called On that day you will not be able to bear it, because people are already abusing him, he cannot go like that in public.
He said that when these rulers go in public, people call them thieves, PPP leaders are hiding in Sindh, people of Sindh are suffering, even if a member of the assembly goes in public, people see what they are doing with them. Because people know that they have stolen money and sent it out.
He said that whatever these rulers will do, I am telling the nation that when I give the call, this imported government, which has been imposed on us by outside conspiracy, will not be able to bear it.
On the question regarding the possibility of talks and dialogue with the government, the former prime minister said that there can only be a discussion regarding a clean and transparent election as soon as possible.
He said that IMF and World Bank reports that Pakistan is heading towards a situation like Sri Lanka, the economy is not being managed by this government, the rupee is depreciating despite the IMF program, inflation is increasing. Yes, industries are closing down, unemployment is increasing.
Imran Khan said that the IMF and the World Bank are saying that the economy is not being taken over from them and Pakistan is going to Sri Lanka, there is only one solution to this situation and that is clean and transparent elections.
When asked by the journalist why he is taking so much time to make a call, if the economy is collapsing, then make a call, to which Imran Khan replied that the waiting hours are going to end now, when I make the call. , imported government will not be able to afford.
Earlier, Imran Khan reached the SSP Investigation Office to record his statement before the JIT to be investigated in the terrorism case.
Around 2 pm, Imran Khan reached the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) on the directions of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) after refusing to appear before the JIT three times.
Imran Khan reached the SSP Investigation Office to record his statement before the JIT and recorded his statement.
On this occasion, a questionnaire was given to the former prime minister by the JIT, Imran Khan was present in the office of the SSP for about 20 minutes while the senior leaders of the party were also present along with the Chairman PTI. .
It should be noted that earlier 3 summons notices were issued to Imran Khan, however, he did not appear before the JIT.
A written reply was submitted.
It should be noted that on September 6, the Islamabad High Court stopped the police from submitting a challan to the anti-terrorism court in the case of threatening Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry and ordered Imran Khan to be investigated in the terrorism case. was
The bench headed by Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Athar Minullah had heard the request to dismiss the terrorism case of Imran Khan and at the same time, after hearing the arguments of the lawyers, the hearing on the request to dismiss the case against Imran Khan was held on September 15. While adjourning it, the former prime minister was directed to be investigated in the case.
It should be noted that on August 25, Imran Khan was granted interim bail by the Anti-Terrorism Court till September 1 against a surety bond of one lakh rupees. It was extended while on September 12, the court extended their participation till September 22.
It should be noted that on August 20, a case was registered against former Prime Minister Imran Khan under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Margalla police station on the complaint of Ali Javed, the magistrate of Sadar area of Islamabad.
In the FIR, it was said that on August 20, a rally was held under the leadership of Imran Khan against the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shehbaz Gill from Zero Point to F9 Park, during which Imran Khan’s speech began. He started intimidating and threatening the top officers of the Islamabad Police and a respected lady Additional Judge.
In his address to the rally, Imran Khan threatened to file a case against the IG and DIG of Islamabad Police and said, “We will not leave you.”
After that, he also warned the judiciary for having a biased attitude towards his party and said that now they too should be ready for the results.
Imran Khan had also warned Additional and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry that she would also have to face serious consequences. Remand was granted.
The FIR further stated that the purpose of Imran Khan’s speech was to intimidate senior police officers and the judiciary so that they would not perform their duties and if necessary take action against any leader of Tehreek-e-Insaaf. Avoid.
It was further stated in the FIR that Imran Khan’s speech in this manner has spread fear and panic among the police authorities, the judiciary and the public and has spread anxiety, unrest and terror among the public and destroyed the peace of the country. Is.
It was requested in the FIR that legal action should be taken against Imran Khan and exemplary punishment should be given to him.
