Imran Khan lost political battle with army, Economist’s claim and Foreign Office’s reaction
British Magazine The Economist reported that army had crushed PTI in just three weeks, while senior leadership of PTI also defected from Imran Khan, Foreign Office described reporting as propaganda of Western media
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief Imran Khan has been defeated in political war by Pakistan Army, while several senior leaders and hundreds of workers of his party have also left his side.
British Magazine The Economist has said that former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost his political battle with Pakistan Army while hundreds of his colleagues have also defected.
According to The Economist, military generals demolished Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in just three weeks, political party of Imran Khan, established in 1996.
Pakistan has become a global menace. It is abysmally governed, violent, unstable and nuclear-armed. Its generals must, once and for all, get out of politics: https://t.co/0QYtU8hItq pic.twitter.com/X8e0F1FtUZ
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 2, 2023
According to Magazine, after violent incidents of May 9, several senior leaders of Tehreek-e-Insaaf left Imran Khan’s side, while hundreds of workers are also arrested.
According to Economist, Imran Khan is facing many charges including corruption, and blasphemy. There are also possibilities of a trial against former Prime Minister Imran in a military court.
The Economist has claimed that Shahbaz Sharif’s government is considering banning Tehreek-e-Insaaf, while Pakistan’s civilian institutions seem to be coming under the control of the military.
The British publishing house has said in its report that Imran Khan is also accused of attacking the country’s facilities and perhaps a long political exile would be the best option for him.
On the other hand, the Foreign Office has declared the news related to the political situation of Pakistan in the Western media as baseless. According to the spokesperson, the rule of law and constitution is established in the country.
The spokesperson of the Foreign Office termed the allegations of human rights violations in Pakistan by foreign media as propaganda and said that there is a legally democratic government in Pakistan.
