Imran Khan Calls Rulers Corrupt; Demands Mid-term Elections
LAHORE: Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan Sunday termed the rulers corrupt and called for mid-term elections for resolution of the problems being faced by the country.
After condoling with the families of the victims of Moon Market tragedy here, Imran Khan said the Supreme Court has made a landmark decision on NRO.
“If the looted money is not recovered, the political parties and the people will take to the streets,” he warned.
The TI Chief said the SC verdict should not be construed as an act of retribution but actually it is an action against those who misused their authority.
Only 10 NRO Cases Against PPP Leaders: Rehman Mali
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed on Sunday that only 10 out of more than eight thousand cases withdrawn under the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) were against the PPP leaders.
“A total of 8442 cases were withdrawn under the NRO and there were only 10 cases in which the accused belonged to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP),” Malik told the journalists after attending a march aimed at promoting sectarian harmony during Muharram.
The minister said that the government respects the superior judiciary and will implement its verdicts in letter and spirit.
To a query he said that Pakistan is fighting the terror war for its own sake and will achieve success in its bid to root out militancy from its soil.
