by Mumtaz Alvi in The News, Dec 8, 2020
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday made it clear that the opposition did not know him adding that even if they held 10 public meetings at the Minar-e-Pakistan, it would make no difference to the government. He was chairing a meeting of the government and ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokespersons here.
The meeting reviewed in detail the current key national issues with particular reference to the PDM’s politics of agitation. Imran contended that the opposition wanted a confrontation but neither the government would give them a chance nor would it stop their rally. However, he continued that cases would be filed against those providing services for the rally.
He emphasized that the opposition was endangering the lives of people by holding public meetings amid rapid spread of the coronavirus. He also reiterated his resolve that there would be no compromise on accountability even if the government had to go.
The prime minister said the opposition were using all their energies to remove him from power. ……
Meanwhile, addressing a ceremony at the Anti-Narcotics Force Headquarters in Rawalpindi after inaugurating its new building, the prime minister announced to launch a countrywide anti-drug campaign and said drugs and corruption could not be fought successfully unless the society collectively fought to get rid of them, being the biggest deterrent. He said until the society considered corrupt people bad, neither NAB nor the justice system could do away with this menace……..
