Imran calls for special parliament session over Trump threats

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday called on parliament to convene a special session  in the wake of Donald Trump’s threats against Pakistan.

Speaking at a press conference, he urged Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to give a strong reaction to the US president who threatened to cut Pakistan’s aid and held Islamabad responsible for US failures in Afghanistan.   

Imran Khan said US aid was nothing compared to the losses Pakistan suffered while waging a war for US.

He said he had opposed Pakistan’s decision to join the US war after the 9/11 attacks. “Pakistan took part in the war despite no Pakistani was involved in 9/11 attacks,” he said.

 “Pakistan had no reason to take part in that war. It was not our war. We sent our army to Waziristan at the behest of US . He said  70,000 Pakistanis were killed and many other injured in the war .

“We shouldn’t forget what destruction tribal areas have suffered. There are still IDPS. Our Army also rendered sacrifices . Our generals were martyred”

He said the US was giving India, which was involved in carrying out terrorist attacks through TTP in Pakistan, a vital role in Afghanistan.  

The PTI chairman said the civilians and army was on the same page and warned the US against sending its troops in hot pursuit inside Pakistan.

He condemned the US president's criticism of Pakistan and his praise for India. "He is using the same language against Pakistan Army which India always does. Entire nation should condemn (his remarks). What kind of man is this? I had said Pakistan should not become part of this war.  

He said the NATO couldn't overcome the situation in Afghanistan despite deploying 150,000 troops and having surveillance capabilities on its  disposal. "Is it also Pakistan's fault?," said he. 

 "Pakistan's security could be in jeopardy. We helped you (US) despite we need not to.  Incidents like APS happened here.