Only elections in Pakistan can avert Sri Lanka-like crisis: Imran Khan

Islamabad: As Pakistan faces myriad challenges such as skyrocketing inflation, unemployment, dwindling foreign exchange reserves and shortage of essential commodities, former Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that the country could end up in a Sri Lanka-like situation if free and fair elections are not held. situation may arise. The PTI chief also said that the country is passing through a turning point. He said that Pakistan is not in a position to tolerate delay in elections. Any compromise on elections would amount to enmity with the nation.

Only elections can stop Pakistan from going into a Sri Lanka-like situation. Khan blamed the current Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for the continuous economic slowdown. The PTI chief said the PDM-led coalition government has failed on all fronts. He alleged that they were using the resources for their personal gains. He said that only the PTI government can save the country from troubles. Khan made it clear that the PTI is not considering the option of staging a street protest if the date for the general elections is not announced.