Times of Islamabad

PM Imran Khan important statement over state institutions domains

PM Imran Khan important statement over state institutions domains

ISLAMABAD: Taking aim at the opposition parties, Prime Minister Imran Khansaid on Monday those pointing fingers at state institutions for politicalgains can never be champions of democracy.

Talking to Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan, who called on himtoday in Islamabad, he said all pillars of the state are working withintheir respective domains for development of the country.

Prime Minister Khan underscored that strengthening institutions is vital toa strong and vibrant democracy.

Mr Awan termed the government’s policies for economic stability and controlof COVID-19 key successes. Billing opposition leaders as merchants ofdarkness, he said they have no future in the country’s politics.

On Saturday, the premier had severely criticised opposition parties forwhat he termed their “double standards” and self-serving politics.Addressing a ceremony after laying the foundation stone of differentprojects including the university in Chakwal’s Balkassar, 500-bed hospital,law college, and Ring Road, he said those who are claiming to be ‘championsof the democracy’ are asking to overthrow an elected government.