\u2013Says will announce Rawalpindi arrival date tomorrow
\n LAHORE
\nPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Friday suggested that the appointment of the Army Chief should be made like that of the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan.
\nSpeaking to a delegation of journalists at his home in Zaman Park, Imran Khan further said that his party will challenge any amendment to Pakistan Army Act in top court. The former prime minister claimed that the current government is amending the Pakistan Army Act (PPA) 1952 in order to gain benefits.
\nHe alleged that the rulers want to balance the status of the Army with the Punjab police by making amendments to the PAA 1952. Recalling his claims that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif wants the appointment of such Army Chief, who would waive his [Nawaz] cases and bring him back to power.
\nHe also lashed out at Nawaz Sharif and former president Asif Ali Zardari over the matter of the EVMs. He added that though he did not meet the Army Chief in Lahore, it was President Arif Alvi who called on the Army Chief to merely talk on the matter of snap polls with transparency.
\nTalking about his health, the former premier said that the doctors would examine him tomorrow and will brief him about his well-being. Meanwhile, by revealing his plan, the PTI chairman vowed to lead the PTI\u2019s cavalcade from Rawalpindi by himself.
\nImran Khan said that he will announce final date for the party\u2019s long march entering Rawalpindi in the next 24 hours. He said that he will announce the future strategy and PTI\u2019s Haqeqi Azadi March entry in Rawalpindi tomorrow (Saturday).
\nImran Khan commented on the assassination of noted journalist Arshad Sharif, saying that \u201ceveryone is aware of the violence against him [Arshad Sharif].\u201d While claiming that no other talks are taking place, Imran stated that he will only become Prime Minister if he exercises all of his powers.
\nIt is not possible to rule the country when responsibility is on one individual\u2019s shoulders, while all the powers are enjoyed by somebody else, added Imran. Expressing his reservations over the prime suspect of the assassination attempt on him [Imran] in Wazirabad incident, Imran said, \u201cI am feared of the evidences might get wasted within 14 days as the key accused has to be produced before the court after 14 days.\u201d
\nCommending the role of Punjab CM Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Imran said, \u201cThe way our alliance is working with Chaudhry Pervaiz is just remarkable.\u201d The PTI chief, on the other hand, accused the current regime of economic catastrophe as he berated the rulers by sharing a post on his Twitter account.
\nImran said, \u201cAs I had predicted six months back that the regime change conspiracy would throw our economy into tailspin destroying our capability to service our debts. The two crooked families who ruled Pakistan for almost 3 decades never had the integrity or competence to build our economy.
\nOn the other hand, Punjab police have finalised a security plan to welcome the long march of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) which is likely to enter the city on Saturday. As per the security plan finalized for Imran Khan after the gun attack in Wazirabad, more than 10,000 policemen will be deployed for security.
\nSharpshooters will be deployed at the buildings on the route of the long march convoy, while the march will be monitored through CCTV and drone cameras. At least 15 sections (each consisting of five fully armed commandos, one vehicle, and a driver), of elite force and 122 commandos will also be deployed while more than 1,500 personnel, consisting of 75 reserves of police, will be on standby to deal with any emergency situation.
\nIn the case of Imran Khan\u2019s participation in the march, he will be provided with \u201ca box security cover in the style of the security of former prime ministers\u201d. Moreover, special security teams will surround the container of former prime minister Imran Khan during long march in Rawalpindi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u2013Says will announce Rawalpindi arrival date tomorrow LAHORE Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Friday suggested that the appointment of the Army Chief should be made like that of the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan. Speaking to a delegation of journalists at his home in Zaman Park, Imran Khan further said that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":296042,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-296015","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n