Imran Khan terms reference against him as ‘blackmailing’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Friday termed reference against him by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as ‘blackmailing’, adding that the ruling party only wants him to stay silent on the issue of Panama Papers.

Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, he said that the ruling party is identifying his alleged corruption after three years only because it fears Panama Paper's probe.

PTI chairman said that he would take his accountability campaign till the end in spite of PMLN’s actions.

Imran Khan said that his party’s anti-government movement would kick off from August 7.

He said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police was free from political influence.

“Now, only IG police will appoint or transfer officials”, Imran Khan further said.

PML-N submitted a reference to the National Assembly against Imran Khan and party leader Jahangir Tareen today.

The reference was filed seeking disqualification of the two leaders for concealing details about off-shore companies and providing incorrect data of personal assets.

It was submitted to Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq.

Earlier, Dr Yasmin from PTI had filed a reference seeking Prime Minister Sharif's disqualification from the NA for concealing assets.

On July 25, PTI had submitted a reference against the PM and his family members for alleged corruption and corrupt practices, in light of the Panama Papers’ revelations.

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