Imran Khan’s demand for early elections only possible if he returns to assembly: Abbasi

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday made it clear that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan should demand early elections after returning to the assembly and pressure tactics would not be allowed to make the system hostage.

Talking to a private TV channel, he said that the democratic government would complete its term and then elections will be held on time.

He criticized that a person deprived of power was only busy in targeting the national institutions under a well-thought-out agenda and campaign.

"The PTI chief should return to the Parliament as this was the only way if he wanted early elections in the country. If Khan continues to behave in a similar manner, the country could not move forward as a deadlock between the government and the PTI would persist," he added.

Replying to a question, he said that Imran Khan’s real intentions are violent, adding that the long march was just a pretext and actually he aimed at creating divisions and destroying the country.

"The PTI was totally frustrated after the failure of its fascist politics and they were putting the people in trouble and worry as due to the closure of the roads. People are facing extreme hardship and are unable to reach their destinations," he concluded.