Imran stresses need for national unity to defeat terrorism

QUETTA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Sunday visited the family of slain Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Siraj Raisani to express condolences over his death in a suicide bomb attack in Mastung area. 

He also paid a visit to the CMH Quetta where he inquired about the health of those injured in the blast.

Later, the PTI chief visited the BAP office where he condoled with the party leaders over the loss of its candidate and workers in this tragic incident.

Speaking to media on the occasion, he said the ongoing wave of terrorism is aimed at adversely impacting the election process. The July 25 elections are very important which is why this all is happening, he added.

Mr. Khan said terrorists will win if the polls are postponed. He emphasized the need for implementation of the National Acting Plan (NAP), saying its non-implementation was adding to problems faced by the country.

He opined that terrorist activities are aimed at creating fear among the people ahead of the polls but they won’t be scared.

The PTI chief said external and internal forces are behind this tragic incident which he said was the biggest and deadliest after the Peshawar Army Public School attack.

He, however, said terrorism has been eradicated to a large extent.

He categorically stated that there is no question of his party forming a government with the help of those who were involved in corrupt practices. He said corruption is a grave issue which has ruined institutions, pushed the country into debt and resulted in rupee devaluation.