Pakistan
CEC part of conspiracy and mafia, Imran says after being disqualified in Toshakhana case
The PTI chief asks his supporters to discontinue with the countrywide protests and get ready for long march
Islamabad: PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan said on Friday that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) became part of cinspracy and mafia and that he announced the "impartial" decision in the Toshakhana case.
In a video speech, Khan said he would move to the court against the decision of his disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and would find justice.
The PTI chief was disqualified by the ECP in Toshakhana reference case. The electroral watchdog decided to take action against the former prime minister for not showing gifts in the declraration of assets.
After the announcement, the PTI activists toook to the streets and protested the decision.
Justifying his gifts, Khan said all gifts were deposited in the Toshakha and could be taken after depositing half of the amount. "Whatever gifts are received do have an official record."
The PTI stalwart announced to knock the doors of the court against the ECP's decision. He alleged that Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari received four luxury vehicles each from Toshakhana.
Imran said Pakistan was at a decisive moment. “Allah wants us to rise against these thieves. We can’t get rid of these thieves until we prepare to struggle against them.”
He ended his address by saying that he will give the call for the long march.