The Opposition submitted the no-trust move against PM Khan as the political heat intensifies in Pakistan. Later, in a joint press conference, the Opposition comprising of PPP, PML-N, and JUI-F lashed out at PM Khan.
JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that previously Pakistan had no enemies. However, because of the PTI government, several countries are now against Pakistan. Similarly, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif recalled PM Khan’s Mailsi speech where he criticized the European Union.
“The language used against the European Union was inappropriate so much so that not a single word can be repeated here,” Shahbaz Sharif said.
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Taking note of the Opposition’s press conference, SAPM on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill made some strong statements today during his press conference regarding the no-trust move and the current political instability in Pakistan. During the conference, he praised PM Khan’s courage in re-affirming Pakistan’s sovereignty, a feat which, according to the SAPM, PPP and PML-N failed to do.
“Many world powers prefer to see Pakistan in a state of instability. However, the real issue began after June 21, 2021,” Dr. Shahbaz Gill said while referring to PM Khan’s interview with the US-based media agency Axios.
“As a result, many things began unfolding in Pakistan,” he further added. To clarify, PM Khan’s blunt refusal to host US airbases had received praise as it was in stark contrast to previous norms of appeasing the US.
“When you make such strong claims, the strong countries make your life difficult,” the SAPM said, giving the example of inflation, commodity shortages. He also stated that countries who said “Absolutely Not” faced severe consequences.
عدم استحکام کا آغاز 21 جون 2021 کے بعد شروع ہوا جب وزیراعظم عمران خان نے امریکہ کو فضائی اڈے دینے سے انکار کر دیا۔ ہم تگڑے بیانات کو سراہتے ہیں لیکن ملک کے لئے قربانی دینے سے کتراتے ہیں ۔ وزیراعظم عمران خان کے لئے ملکی خودمختاری سب سے اہم ہے ۔ شہباز گِل https://t.co/SOSlDUAYtw
— MNA (@Engr_Naveed111) March 9, 2022
Aftermath of Absolutely Not
“Imran Khan knows the most important thing is a country’s sovereignty,” the SAPM said. Furthermore, he narrated the chain of events that occurred after PM Khan’s refusal. Dr. Shahbaz Gill said foreign officials began meeting Maryam Nawaz, Hamza Shehbaz, and major opposition leaders. Moreover, Bilawal Bhutto even went to the US. Later, the Opposition announced to topple the government and finally brought in the no-trust move.
“We know very well when all this began,” the SAPM said.
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عمران خان کے نزدیک قوم کی خواداری سب سے اہم ہے، انہوں نے Absolutely Not کہا کہ پاکستان اب کسی کی جنگ کا حصہ نہیں بنے گا اور اسکے بعد سفارتکار یہاں مریم نواز، شہباز شریف حمزہ شہباز سے ملتے ہیں، بلاول بیرون ملک جاتے ہیں، لانگ مارچ اور اب بات عدم اعتماد تک آنپہنچتی ہے۔ @SHABAZGIL pic.twitter.com/k4OJJYuYsw
— Muhammad Faizan Yasin (@faizanMFY) March 9, 2022
PTi comes down harder on the ‘biruni’ involvement in Pakistan’s politics. @SHABAZGIL says since Pak refused to give bases June 2021 this has started. ZAB didn’t have access to electronic and social media but he claimed the same in 1977. May God protect Pakistan. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Najma Minhas (@MinhasNajma) March 9, 2022
Additionally, while referring to Shahbaz Sharif’s criticism of PM Khan’s speech on EU envoys, Dr. Shahbaz Gill said that Imran Khan never gave a statement against any country. Imran Khan has always been a strong supporter of diplomacy.
کل کی پریس کانفرنس میں کہا گیا کہ عمران خان نے یورپی ممالک کو ناراض کردیا جبکہ وزیراعظم عمران خان پوری دنیا میں امن کے سفیر اور خودار سربراہ کے طور پرجانے جاتے ہیں، تمام عالمی تنازعات میں وہ افہام و تفہیم کی بات کرتے ہیں اور اقوام متحدہ میں حق کا عَلَم بلند کرتے ہیں۔ @SHABAZGIL pic.twitter.com/Kah1X16xbR
— PTI (@PTIofficial) March 9, 2022