ECP’s decision has exposed Imran Khan’s corrupt practices: Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (SABAH): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has welcomed Election Commission of Pakistan’s verdict, disqualifying Imran Khan in Toshakhana Reference case.
Talking to media in Islamabad on Friday, Rana Sanaullah said ECP’s decision has exposed Imran Khan’s corrupt practices.
He asked parliamentarians and all the organizations of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to take to streets in their respective areas in a peaceful manner to express solidarity with the Election Commission.
Rana Sanaullah said Imran Khan and his cronies should refrain from creating difficulties in people’s lives. He said the nation should recognize this maniac and every individual and all institutions should play their due role in eradication of this evil.
The Minister said Imran Khan is pursuing a foreign and anti-state agenda. He said all law enforcement agencies, especially Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, should stand by the state instead of becoming minions to Imran Khan and his cronies.
The Interior Minister said foreign funding case, audio leaks, Toshakhana reference have all exposed PTI Chairman Imran Khan.
He said Imran Khan’s fake narratives will smash down in the general elections to be held on time after completion of constitutional tenure of the current government.
Rana Sanaullah told PTI and supporters of Imran Khan to stop rioting and suggested filing an appeal in the court.
Rana Sanaullah told PTI supporters to “calm down” amid the protests that broke out after the verdict’s announcement. “Do not add to the public’s problem; do not punish them,” he appealed to the protesters.
The interior minister added that so far, only Imran Khan Niazi was held accountable for [his misdeeds], while billions of rupees are yet to be accounted for. “All the thieves sitting at Bani Gala have joined heads together,” the minister said while pointing toward party members’ frustration after the verdict.
Taking a jibe at Khan, Rana Sanaullah added: “Who told you to steal the gifts of Toshakhana? You admitted the theft yourself and later claimed to have constructed a street with the acquired money.”
The interior minister also urged PML-N’s workers and parliamentarians to hold peaceful rallies in their constituencies as a show of solidarity with the ECP.
“All people should step out [of their houses] in their respective constituencies to express solidarity with the ECP,” the minister said.
Accusing Khan of “trying to divide the nation”, Rana Sanaullah said that it was the responsibility of every Pakistani and institution to identify and cope with the “fitna” (rabble-rouser).
Paying rich tribute to the ECP members for their “highly-anticipated verdict in the Toshakhana reference”, Rana Sanaullah said that a “thief who labelled others chor has been finally caught today”. He congratulated the nation over the verdict and thanked God for exposing the fitna before the public. Further berating Imran Khan, Sanaullah said that he was “carrying forward a foreign agenda.”
The interior minister also directed the inspector-general of Punjab and the chief secretary not to obey “this thief” and urged them to stand with the state “instead of robbers.”
Referring to the countrywide protests, Rana Sanaullah directed the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police to address the difficulties of the masses.