Pakistan's military 'petrified' of upcoming elections: Imran
Former Pakistani Premier Imran Khan has expressed his belief that the country's military is apprehensive about the upcoming elections, anticipated to be held later this year. Khan accused the military of leading the nation towards a regressive path and referred to them as 'fascists.'
Imran Khan, who was elected in 2018 and served for nearly four years before being ousted through a parliamentary no-confidence vote last year, claims that a significant reason for his removal was his falling out of favor with the powerful military. Throughout Pakistan's history, the military has wielded substantial influence over the country's governance.
Khan contends that his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is the only major political party that was not established by military dictators, despite criticism suggesting that he had military backing during his ascent to power. He alleges that this stance has made PTI the target of a campaign to weaken and dismantle it.
In recent months, PTI has experienced significant defections and arrests of key members. Nevertheless, Khan asserts that the party remains intact and resilient. Despite the establishment openly opposing them, PTI demonstrated its popularity by winning 30 out of 37 by-elections after stepping down from government.
The military's hope in removing Khan from power was to weaken PTI, as is typically the case when a party loses power. However, contrary to expectations, the party's popularity has continued to grow, much to Khan's satisfaction.
As the country braces itself for the forthcoming elections, Imran Khan's statements reflect the underlying tension between his party and the military establishment. The election outcome will undoubtedly have significant implications for Pakistan's political landscape and its future direction.
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