Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan – who for months has accused the US of fomenting a plot to oust him from power – has suggested in a recent interview that he avoids his routine. , and have expressed a desire to restore their relationship. with Washington despite accusing Islamabad of treating it like a “slave”.
In an interview, Imran said he would no longer “blame” the US and wanted a “dignified” relationship if re-elected.
“It’s over as far as I’m concerned, it’s behind me,” he said of the alleged plot, which both Shahbaz and the US denied.
“The Pakistan I want to lead should have good relations with everyone, especially the US.
“Our relationship with America has been that of master and slave, and we have been used as hired guns. But for that I hold my government more responsible than America.”
Imran Khan’s Criticism of the IMF Program
The ousted prime minister has criticized Pakistan’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, which was first launched under his government in 2019 but which Sharif has criticized for austerities such as subsidy-free fuel and electricity prices and rising inflation. Restored it to further Shabari’s initiatives.
“When you fix the economy, and some of the IMF’s actions shrink your economy, how are you supposed to pay your debts, because your debts continue to grow?” They said. “Consumption has crashed”. . . So my question is: How do we pay off our debt? We are definitely going to default.”
Early Elections Were the Only Way to Restore Political Stability
The former prime minister said that early elections are the only way to restore political stability. He did not outline specific plans for the economy if he remained in power but warned that “it could be beyond anybody” if elections are not held soon.
Despite his popularity, Khan faces several obstacles on his way to office, including legal cases that could prevent him from running.
