ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan Friday criticized Pakistan’s policy of indulging in Afghan war in 1980s, saying the country committed a mistake by becoming a part of US-led Aghan Jihad. Speaking at a ceremony here, Imran said the country hired the Jihadis for dollars and then went on to eliminate them for dollars. ‘We suffered a huge loss due to this policy,’ the former cricket hero said. He claimed that US was asked to launch drone strikes in Pakistan, without elaborating who might have asked Washington to carry out strikes. He said Pakistan was still battling militant outfits that were set up during Afghan war. The PTI chairman said Panama Papers case would prove to be a milestone in the history of the country which would force the ruling elite to mend its ways. Responding to a question, he said imposing martial law has become difficult in Pakistan. When asked what he intends to do after coming into power, Khan said he wanted to strengthen institutions of the country after becoming prime minister. The PTI chairman also spoke about the upcoming verdict in the Panama leaks case. ‘What should happen in Panama is that for the first time in our history a powerful person should be convicted for corruption,’ Khan said and added ‘This is a defining moment in the history of Pakistan. This verdict will change the way the ruling elite govern in Pakistan.’ Agencies/News Desk
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