ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, who is poised to become Prime Minister as his party leads in the poll count, delivered a victory speech laying out the future government’s policy on domestic and foreign affairs a while ago.
Imran began his presser with thanking the nation particularly the sacrifices of people of Balochistan for stepping out to vote in the July 25 polls.
Imran Khan commended the armed forces, he said adding that some soldiers lost their lives during polling duty.
Imran said “God has given me the chance to make my dream come true”, and added that he wants to make Pakistan a welfare state on the model of Madinah as made by our last Prophet Hazrat MUHAMMED (Peace Be Upon Him).
“All my policies will focus on strengthening the weak,” he asserted.
“We are witnessing the strengthening of democracy in Pakistan. The election process was completed successfully despite many terror attacks,” he added.
“I vow that my government will be the first that does not engage in political victimisation,” he upheld.
Imran added that accountability will begin from him and his ministers in his mission to battle the scourge of terrorism in the country. “We will make an example and show to the nation that accountability needs to be across the board.”
The PTI chairman further pledged to safeguard the tax money of citizens.
“PM House might be turned into an educational institute and governor houses may be used to boost tourism,” he said.
“We want to improve our relations with neighbouring countries,” he said especially mentioning China.
“CPEC is crucial and we want to learn poverty alleviation from China,” he said.
Imran also stressed that he wants to improve relations with Afghanistan and that his government will strive to ensure peace in the neighbouring country.
Regarding relations with the US, the PTI chief said, “We want mutually beneficial relations with the US.”
Speaking about India, Imran said he felt disappointed over the Indian media’s coverage of his electoral campaign.
“I felt like I was a Bollywood villain,” he said.
He continued, “If Indian government is ready for improved relations with us then so are we. If they take one step towards us we will take two, but they need to take that one step.”
Imran further said dialogue is the only way forward with India and to ensure a peaceful South Asia.
He also discussed the plight of Kashmiris and vowed for Kashmir’s peaceful solution.
The PTI chairman in the end rejected rigging allegations from opposition parties and assured them of complete cooperation in scrutinising as many constituencies as they want.