Imran Khan said new judges would break govt, claims Javed Hashmi

MULTAN: Following submission of the Panama Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report, senior politician Javed Hashmi on Wednesday alleged that PTI’s Imran Khan had said that the new judges would "break the government".

"I told Imran this would be martial law," Hashmi claimed.

The politician added a conspiracy against the government was being hatched. 

Hashmi, formerly affiliated with both the PTI and PML-N, highlighted sacrifices rendered by politicians and said it was politicians who had lost their lives for the country.

He also said, during the press conference held in Multan, that conspiracies had reached their peak in the country as the people clamoured for justice.

The veteran political leader advised politicians to tread carefully and claimed that he had never embezzled a single penny while serving as an MNA and minister. “I even sold my house to make ends meet.”

Referring to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, he said he had fled from the country and was now acting as if he were a king. 

“We can not even speak about him. Can anyone punish him?"

"The country moves when generals wish it, what is the worth of Nawaz Sharif when compared to them?" The political leader also questioned the status of army chiefs after retirement.

Stressing on the need for accountability of politicians, Hashmi asked if anyone could name the judge who had wealth in Panama. 

"Can anyone take his name, can anyone hold him accountable, can anyone ask why he hid money in Panama?"

The veteran political leader said he has had cordial relation with PTI Chairman Imran Khan, but had disagreed with him certain issues.

Laying criticism on Awami Muslim League’s Sheikh Rasheed, Hashmi said Rasheed turns to the side which offers him a chance of victory.

“He was once on Musharraf’s side too.”

“During the sit-in, the issue was rigging, and now he [Imran] has Panama as an issue,” said the veteran politician.

According to Hashmi both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif were unhappy with him.

Hashmi also called upon the premier to step down and added that the prime minister would come from the same party as it was still in power.

Referring to Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution, Hashmi said no one was Sadiq and Amin in the country. 

“I think no one can be Sadiq and Amin other than the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him)."

During his news conference, Hashmi spoke of his 50 years in politics and informed reporters that this could be the last news conference of his career.