A delegation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by party General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub met with US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Monday. However, he later clarified that Imran Khan’s release was not discussed in the meeting.
During the meeting, which took place at the opposition leader’s chamber, the PTI delegation discussed issues related to the rule of law and the ongoing political crisis in Pakistan.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Ayub said that the delegation had a productive discussion with the US Ambassador on the importance of upholding the rule of law in Pakistan. He emphasized that the rule of law is essential for the country’s progress and that the current environment is not conducive to economic development.
Ayub also welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on reserved seats, which has thrown the election of the Prime Minister, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and President into dispute. He said that the women and minorities who were elected on reserved seats do not belong to the government.
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The Leader of the Opposition said that there is chaos in the country and that businesses have come to a standstill. He also highlighted the wheat import scandal, which has cost the country one billion dollars.
When asked by a reporter if the PTI delegation had discussed its concerns and the case against PTI founder Imran Khan with the US Ambassador, Ayub responded that the US Ambassador cannot secure the release of anyone in Pakistan.
He added that the PTI will not share its concerns with any foreign ambassador, as they are patriotic Pakistanis.
Ayub concluded by saying that the cases against Imran Khan and other PTI leaders are bogus.
