PTI chief Imran Khan calls nation to protest against inflation

Sun, 03 Jul 2022

PTI chief Imran Khan calls nation to protest against inflation

Khalid Umar Malik
18 Jun 2022, 15:26 GMT+10

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan called on the public on Thursday to take to the streets on Sunday (June 19) at 9 p.m. to stage a "peaceful demonstration" against rising inflation, whic ...
Imran warned in a recorded video message that if the country "sat idly by," inflation would soar even higher in the coming days.
"I'm inviting the country to join me in a peaceful protest against inflation.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on the public on Thursday to take to the streets on Sunday (June 19) at 9 p.m. to stage a "peaceful demonstration" against rising inflation, which he blamed on a government "incapable of handling the economy."

Imran warned in a recorded video message that if the country "sat idly by," inflation would soar even higher in the coming days.

"I'm inviting the country to join me in a peaceful protest against inflation. I invite trade unions, professionals, doctors, engineers, clerks, and government employees to march " the ex-PM said.

He stated that he wanted to question the current rulers on why they "engaged in a conspiracy" when they were incapable of managing the economy and the country.

Imran stated that the nation recalls the incumbent government leaders' narrative when they were in opposition and used to criticize inflation. "Now everyone is confronted with reality," he said,

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to The UK News.

More Information

15 ℃

Fair in Newham

International

Section

US sanctions causes 90 percent drop in chips sent to Russia

WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that since the U.S. and its allies imposed sanctions on Moscow ...

Tokyo suffers through heatwave, worst since 1875

Tokyo, Japan: On June 28, Japan baked under intense heat for a fourth successive day, with temperatures breaking nearly 150-year-old ...

Law allowing non-citizens to vote ruled unconstitutional in New York

ALBANY, New York: A New York state judge has struck down a recent law giving 800,000 non-citizen New York City ...

Arab states reaching energy targets with alternative solar, wind power

DUBAI, UAE: The Arab states have built significant amounts of solar and wind power installations, and are in line to ...

Brexit seen as driving force behind Scotland independence vote

LONDON, England: A second referendum on Scottish independence is set to be held in October 2023. The Scottish government, led ...

Tuvalu pulls out of UN ocean conference after China blocks Taiwan

LISBON, Portugal: Tuvalu Foreign Minister Simon Kofe walked out of the opening cermonies of this week's United Nations Ocean Conference ...

Football

Section

Timbers bring unbeaten streak into match vs. Nashville

After losing in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal this past week, Nashville SC aim to get back in the win ...

Crew aim to continue strong play when they meet Union

Boosted by the contributions from their young players, the resurgent Columbus Crew hosts the Philadelphia Union on Sunday seeking to ...

Minnesota United happy to be home for clash vs. Real Salt Lake

After spending the entire month of June on the road, Minnesota United get to play a home game on Sunday ...

ISL: Chennaiyin FC rope in Ghanaian striker Kwame Karikari

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2 (ANI): Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC have bolstered their attack by signing forward ...

Cincinnati seeking a breakthrough against Revolution

The New England Revolution will aim to extend a pair of streaks on Sunday night when they host FC Cincinnati ...

Ronaldo demands Man United exit media

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Man United to allow him to leave the club, per reportsCristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester ...

Movie Review

Another 48 Hrs.