let the government work Uncertainty PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said the two-week-long “drama” related to the country’s defense body had turned a “joke” at the front after the delay in the appointment of the new chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). . Of the world
Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Iqbal said: “Today the entire administrative machine of Pakistan has broken down. a balance [effective] Our organization – Defense Organization (Pakistan Army) – the drama that is being played for the last two weeks is a joke in front of the world.
“Sometimes the Prime Minister threatens that [military] Commander can be removed like [famous Muslim military commander] Khalid bin Waleed and sometimes he says that the promotion of army commanders Riyasat-e-Medina Was on merit – which is probably not happening on merit today which is pricking him.”
The PML-N leader quoted TV anchors as saying that the defense appointments were being decided “according to the moon” or on the basis of superstitions like “unfortunate” days.
“This is the drama happening in Pakistan,” he said, adding that the country was a nuclear power and yet “the world is watching us and laughing.”
Iqbal said the country was mired in an economic crisis and alleged that the government had done nothing in the last three years except “running fake cases” against its opponents.
He alleged that institutions were made ineffective one by one and were “played up”.
According to the PML-N leader, no decision-making process was spared and “no institution was spared from their ignorance”.
Iqbal’s remarks came amid an alleged standoff between the army and the government over the appointment of Pakistan’s new spy. The Army had on October 6 announced that the current Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been made Peshawar Corps commander, while Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum has been appointed. appointed in his place.
But the Prime Minister’s Office has not issued an official notification for the appointment of Lt Gen Anjum since then, adding to the rumours. Tension in civil-military relations.
After several days of speculation, on October 12, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry had said that right of appointment The ISI chief resides with the Prime Minister and for this the prescribed procedure will be followed.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, Home Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Claimed That the issue of appointment of the ISI chief was resolved amicably between the civil and military leadership. He said the spymaster would be appointed before Friday and dismissed reports of a rift between the government and the military establishment.
‘Riyasat-i-Mehngayee’
In his press conference, Iqbal said that the economic situation has made the common man cry under stress. he recently hike in petrol prices The “atomic bomb of inflation” was dropped on the people by the government.
The prices of petrol and electricity are expected to increase further in a few weeks, he added.
“If you look at the gas situation, the worst gas crisis in the country’s history is coming in December because these incompetent people did not make gas deals on time,” he claimed, citing the government. “They still fail at energy management three years later.”
He alleged that the government was only concerned with pursuing fake cases against its opponents and “robbing with both hands by hiding under the guise of honesty”.
Iqbal said the current setup was actually the opposite of “Riyasat-e-Mehangi” (inflationary conditions). Riyasat-e-Medina.
“Imran Khan plays the religious card only to hide his incompetence and failures. Religion is so named so that it can hide behind religious sentiments and be safe from criticism.
Criticizing the government, the PML-N leader said, “Can leaders swallow foreign gifts in the state of Medina? The question doesn’t arise.” unwillingness to reveal Details of gifts given to the Prime Minister.
Iqbal cautioned that the country stands on the brink of crisis, adding that “the country’s problems will become insoluble” if the current administration is not sent packing.
That’s why the parties of PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement) have decided that we will launch a decisive movement and send these fake rulers home.
‘PML-N is united’
The PML-N leader further said that his political party is united and standing like a “strong rock”, dismissed reports of a “war of stances” within the party.
“Parties don’t get weak” [different] stance but rejuvenated by the war of stance. [Political] Parties are weakened by leadership battles. There is no leadership war in the PML-N.
Iqbal said, “There is only one leader whose name is Nawaz Sharif and everyone from Shahbaz Sharif to activists accept his leadership, so these ridiculous debates have nothing to do with the unity and strength of the PML-N.”
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He alleged that the media cell of PTI was responsible for these efforts and no attention should be paid to them.
Iqbal said the PML-N has served the nation and now the National Highways Authority’s report is ‘praising’ the PML-N’s projects.
“It is recognized that the projects played an exemplary and illustrious role in the development of Pakistan during the tenure of the PML-N.”
On the subject of electoral reforms, he said the opposition held talks at the parliamentary level and made recommendations, but the government ignored them.
“They make statements only to fool people. The reality is that he has rejected all consultations with him out of national spirit.
Iqbal alleged, “They just want a fascist agenda and they are able to set up a scheme of electronic rigging through electronic voting machines because they know that they cannot win by real votes.”