Democracy in Pakistan has hit an “all-time low.” A former prime minister, Imran, has said that the government is “petrified” of elections.
Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has said that the country’s democracy is at a “all-time low” and that the government is “petrified” of elections.
The former prime minister gave an exclusive interview to Sky News on Saturday and claimed, “Democracy is at an all-time low. The court system is our last, best hope.
Moreover, he said that postponing the vote was motivated by the ruling coalition’s desire to avoid being “wiped out” in the upcoming election. “So, they have decided that the only way they will allow elections is if I am inside of jail or killed,” he claimed.
Imran Khan said democracy in Pakistan is at “an all-time low” in his first interview after being released on bail.
These comments were made by the PTI chairman the day after he was granted bail. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a stay of arrest for Imran on Friday in all cases, known and unknown, pending against him across Pakistan till May 15 (Monday).
On May 9th, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrived at IHC and arrested the former PM there. After his detention, rallies around the country turned violent.
The historic Corps’ Commander’s House, formerly known as Jinnah House and the official residence of the nation’s founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, had been attacked and damaged by PTI supporters in an act of vandalism that has never been seen before.
After being removed from office, the premier spoke out against “all violence” in an interview about the violent protest.
Before his release from NAB’s custody, Imran addressed the nation from Lahore. He demanded an investigation into the protests and vandalism that occurred after his arrest on May 9. He asked Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial to lead the investigation and “personally chair” the panel.
