Is the US involved in the overthrow of Imran Khan? Pakistan may go into snap elections - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Interviews 16:53 15.04.2022

The recent political scandal in Pakistan has not subsided. Although the new Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, took office after the extraordinary events, he was unable to restore stability within the country.

It is only related to what happened on Saturday after the former PM Imran Khan was dismissed his cabinet before the polls were announced.

In his interview to Ednews, professor Mahmoud-ul Hassan Khan, a Pakistani political expert explained the processes. He said that Imran Khan's vote of no-confidence in parliament was the first event in Pakistan's political history. He also denied that it was a provocation and that the United States was involved in the ousting of Khan.

- Former Prime Minister Imran Khan blames the forces within the government for the recent events and accuses them of secretly serving the United States. What was Washington's goal in removing Imran Khan from power?

- Power policy in the world is always very complicated and sometimes incomprehensible. The political process in Pakistan can be considered similar. Unfortunately, ousted former Prime Minister Imran Khan lost all support to build a new Pakistani state, and the fall of his government was inevitable.

In addition, the tactical game of the opposition parties, led by the Pakistan People's Party and the Muslim League (N), won the hearts and minds of the former government's allied political parties. As a result, Imran Khan lost his majority in the Pakistani National Assembly.

As for the accusations of the former minister against the United States, I completely reject it. You know, sometimes when they lose prestige in the political arena, they try to look for different reasons. Imran Khan included the United States in his scenario as the instigator of the protests. In modern democracy and human civilization, it is inconceivable to justify any threat directly called "foreign intervention."

I would like to add that after the last briefing, the new government has taken stronger measures to prevent any direct threat from Washington.

- The newly elected Shahbaz Sharif promised to investigate Imran Khan's claims and said he was ready to resign if any evidence was found against him. Will the former minister be able to restore justice by calling new elections?

- I have already answered part of this question. Even the Pakistani ambassador to the United States did not reveal any facts in the diplomatic file other than personal opinions. I think that only after the meeting of the National Security Council in Pakistan everything will become clearer about the role of the United States in this issue.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan operates within the framework of the Pakistani Constitution. It is impossible to bargain by law. For this reason, the former minister does not need to worry about the rule of law. In addition, the newly elected Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has promised to hold a chamber meeting of the National Security Council to prove whether the so-called direct threat to Pakistan and, of course, his predecessor Imran Khan is true.

- Imran Khan used an unusual expression in his statement. He noted that he was not dangerous when he was in power, but from now on he will be worse than ever. How can this statement of the former prime minister be explained?

- The former prime minister just thinks very highly of himself. He believes that due to his popularity, he can easily overthrow Pakistan's newly elected government by mobilising people in the country. Yes, Imran Khan intends to return to power by raising the masses. However, I can say that with such unnecessary protests and rallies, he will achieve nothing but political uncertainty and chaos in the country.

- Are the masses in Pakistan happy with the newly elected Shahbaz Sharif? In general, what does the center-right Pakistan Muslim League promise for Pakistan's future social and political life?

- The newly elected Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has strong political support in the country's largest province, Punjab. There is enough support in other provinces. I think people are happy, but majority are still hesitant between the propaganda of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan and the promises of the newly elected PM Shahbaz Sharif. Only time will solve the issue.

As for the new prime minister's political skills and ability to govern, I can say that many of the progressive plans that have been put forward promise great political stability and success in Pakistan. However, general elections are possible in the future, and this may happen earlier than expected.

By Elnur Enveroglu

 

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