Imran Khan directs MPs to prepare for fresh polls

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday while giving the assembly members the task of preparing for the new elections, said that the next general elections could be held in 6 to 8 weeks. In this regard, Imran khan held a meeting with PTI lawmakers in Punjab Chief Minister House Sunday.
During the meeting, the former PM directed Dr Yasin Rashid to complete the organizational process in two weeks and also directed the lawmakers and party organizers to prepare for early elections.
“On May 25, those who violated the sanctity of the worker’s houses, the law will take its course regarding them, and I know who betrayed me,” Imran added.
Earlier in the day, Imran Khan and Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi on discussed about the formation of the Punjab Cabinet and other issues.
According to details the PTI Cheif congratulated CM Illahi on the ouster of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz-led government. The CM and PTI Cheif discussed the political situation and matters pertaining to providing relief to the people of Punjab.
The CM informed Imran Khan about the relief package announced for the flood-affected families of Punjab. The PTI Chief ordered the CM to do his best to provide relief to flood-affected people.
Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Illahi chaired a meeting regarding the repercussions of recent floods and rains in the province. The CM has announced to provide a relief package for flood-affected families.
An amount of Rs800,000 will be provided to families of people who died due to floods. A committee would estimate losses and distribute relief packages among the deserving.
The CM has also ordered the rebuilding of damaged roads on an emergency basis and established medical camps in the province. Flood-affected people would also be vaccinated against viral diseases.
The CM has been ordered to distribute dry rations among people, while the administration has been ordered to evacuate water using dewatering pumps. –Agencies