Gilgit: Prime Minister Imran Khan while hitting back at opposition saidthat nation will see whose going to tremble and sweat in future.
While addressing a ceremony on the occasion of Gilgit Baltistan’s 73rdIndependence Day celebrations, PM said that opposition is trying toblackmail him to get a National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).
“Today we are witnessing Mir Jaffer, Mir Sadiq and Mir Ayaz Sadiq,” PM saidwhile referring to the statement of former speaker in national assemblyover the release of Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.
He added that those who plundered national wealth for 30 years are nowunited against him.
“It is impossible that these dacoits and thieves would get an NRO from me.I want to reiterate that this country cannot progress until we havecorruption here,” he said.
PM further stated that opposition tried to blackmail him over elections,coronavirus, economy and Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
“Their benefit is associated with the loss of Pakistan. I always knew theywould try to blackmail me,” he said.
PM further stated so-called democrats are discrediting army and judiciary.
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“These looters and dacoits speaking against Army Chief and ISI prove thatmy selection was right. Every week our security forces are rendering theirlives for the safety and security of motherland. The enemy is trying tocreate chaos in the country as per a planned conspiracy and oppositionparties are supporting their narrative,” he said.
PM added that he could not stress enough importance of a strong army for anation’s security.
“Our army is the main reason why Pakistan has not suffered the same fate asmany other Muslim countries,” he added.
PM also announced granting provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan and saidthat the decision has been taken keeping in mind United Nations (UN)resolutions.
“I can’t talk about Gilgit package due to upcoming elections but I assureyou that we would priorities helping the poor and people fromunderdeveloped areas.I will celebrate this day with you till the time I amserving as a premier of this country,” he said.
