Pakistan: Clock ticking for Imran Khan as Army gives 2-hr ultimatum to surrender ‘terrorists’

PTI chief Imran Khan
Image source: AP PTI chief Imran Khan

Pakistan Army has given Imran Khan a 2-hour ultimatum to surrender ’30 to 40′ terrorists holed up at the former prime minister’s Lahore residence. Meanwhile, Imran Khan has claimed that Pakistan is heading towards an imminent disaster and may face disintegration. He also warned that the ruling coalition was plotting to raise the army against his party.

The army on Thursday morning sealed all roads leading to Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence and is expected to act in the afternoon against Imran Khan, who is likely to evade the presence of the National Accountability Bureau.

Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto has called a meeting of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Pakistan People’s Party on the political situation.

Addressing a press conference, Punjab’s Acting Information Minister Amir Mir said, “We have received an intelligence report that around 30 to 40 terrorists, who were involved in attacking military installations, especially the Lahore Corps Commander House, on May 9.” Involved, are hiding in Zaman Park residence. of Imran Khan. We give Khan and his party a 24-hour ultimatum to hand them over to the police or face stern action.’

In a video-link address from his Zaman Park residence, the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief said holding elections was the only solution to end political instability.

“The PDM leaders and Nawaz Sharif, who is absconding in London, are least concerned about whether the country’s constitution has been desecrated, state institutions destroyed or even the Pakistan Army discredited They are only looking out for their vested interests of saving the looted money.” ,” They said.

Khan said, “I am having a nightmare that the country is heading towards an impending disaster. I appeal to those in power to allow elections to be held and save the country.”

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