Corruption is destroying the country: Imran Khan

BHIMBER: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday said corruption has become a scourge which is "eating away the country like termites".

Imran Khan, who was addressing a public gathering in Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, said 10 years ago every Pakistani was indebted Rs35,000, whereas the figure has now jumped to Rs120,000.

He added that the loans taken by the government are not being spent on the welfare of the people of Pakistan. "Which development projects were carried out through these funds? In whose pockets this money went to?" said Khan.

He said the ruler of the country in the assembly acknowledged that he bought a flat in London in 2005, adding that he has proofs of the property being bought ten years ago.

"The nation has been put on mortgage due to IMF loans," said Imran. "Leaders send stolen money abroad and lie in front of the National Assembly," he said.

Khan also criticised Jamiat Ulema Islam - Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, saying Prime Minister Nawaz needing the JUI-F chief's support tells that he is in dire straits.

The PTI chief was hopeful for his party's victory in the upcoming Azad Kashmir election. "This is the chance for the Azad Kashmir people to bring change," he said.