Imran maligning institutions for political gains: Raja Riaz.

ISLAMABAD -- Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz Ahmad on Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was maligning state institutions for his political gains.

Imran Khan, he alleged, was a corrupt person who had destroyed the national institutions and cheated the nation, especially the young generation.

He was the first man who criticized Imran Khan's policies at a parliamentary committee meeting in the first year of his government, Raja Riaz said while taking part in the debate on the political situation in the country, and constitutional as well legal questions in the National Assembly.

The motion for the debate was tabled by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi in the House.

Raja Riaz said it was unfortunate that the PTI workers had attacked the persons in uniform in Lahore and Islamabad.

He regretted that two elected prime ministers had been sent home as a result of court decisions. However, Imran Khan was ousted from the government through a democratic process, but he chose the path of destruction and started attacking the state institutions.

He appreciated the Pakistan Peoples Party leadership who demonstrated wisdom in the crisis as the party had always worked for the progress and prosperity of the country.

He termed the death of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto a "judicial murder". It was the PPP which at the time of its founder's martyrdom, showed tolerance and patience.

He said Shaheed Bhutto was the founder of the country's nuclear programme and also that of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

PTI's Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani said strong institutions ensured the strengthening of democracy. The Parliament being the supreme national institution had the mandate to decide the future of the nation.

He said it was unfortunate that the PTI chief never responded positively to the suggestions of the then opposition leader regarding the Charter of Economy

Saleh Muhammad of the PTI said the country was facing economic challenges as the prices of electricity, gas and flour had increased.

He said key appointments in the army were made on merit and appreciated the sacrifices of armed forces for maintaining peace in the country.

MQMP lawmaker Salahuddin said every Pakistani, including the prime minister, was upset about the ongoing crises being faced by the country.

He claimed that the PTI government was formed under a "project" against the wishes of the people. Innocent Pakistanis were trapped with...