{"id":344833,"date":"2023-07-23T01:02:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T20:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=344833"},"modified":"2023-07-23T01:02:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T20:02:09","slug":"asif-vows-accountability-for-imran-khans-facilitators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/asif-vows-accountability-for-imran-khans-facilitators\/","title":{"rendered":"Asif vows accountability for Imran Khan\u2019s \u2018facilitators\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nIn a stern and unwavering stand, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that those who played a pivotal role in facilitating Imran Khan\u2019s ascent to power in 2018 will not evade accountability.<br \/>\nIn an exclusive interview with a private television channel Saturday, the minister addressed the tragic events that unfolded on May 9th, emphasizing the need for justice and accountability.<br \/>\nMinister Asif expressed that the recent appearance of PTI Chairman Imran Khan before the courts marks a continuation of events.<br \/>\n\u201cHe will also face the law and be subject to punishment according to the law,\u201d Asif declared.<br \/>\nHowever, the minister\u2019s call for accountability does not stop at Imran Khan alone. He firmly asserted that individuals who supported and patronized Khan from 2012 to 2018 should also be held responsible for their actions.<br \/>\nThe conversation also touched upon the matter of donations received by Shaukat Khanum Hospital, which continued to flow into the accounts of Tehreek-e-Insaaf.<br \/>\nMinister Asif highlighted that the PTI Chairman might be facing possible arrest in light of several alleged crimes. \u201cWhen so many crimes have been committed, there should be a just punishment or release, as per the merits of each case. In my opinion, Article Six also applies to them,\u201d Asif remarked.<br \/>\nRegarding matters of national security, the minister expressed concerns over Khan\u2019s access to sensitive information during his tenure as Prime Minister. \u201cThis man was not able to safeguard the state\u2019s secrets during his time in office,\u201d Asif added, raising further questions about potential ramifications.<br \/>\nLooking ahead to the future of the government, Asif speculated on the timeline for its dissolution. \u201cThe government is likely to be dissolved a day or two before its term expires,\u201d he predicted.<br \/>\nThe impending dissolution would pave the way for elections, which the minister believes will be decided based on either the new census data or the previous one. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD In a stern and unwavering stand, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that those who played a pivotal role in facilitating Imran Khan\u2019s ascent to power in 2018 will not evade accountability. 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