Memon claim Imran Khan Israel alliance aims to sabotage SCO conference

KARACHI: Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon accused Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), of trying to disrupt the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference through purported connections with Israel.

Speaking at a press conference, Memon alleged that Imran Khan was not involved in politics for Pakistan’s welfare but to serve Zionist interests. He implied that Khan’s ties with Tel Aviv were part of a larger plot by hostile elements to weaken the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Memon characterized the alliance between PTI and Israel as a betrayal of Pakistan’s national interests, pointing to past incidents where Khan allegedly plotted to strain relations with China during a visit by the Chinese president.

The provincial minister asserted that PTI leadership was adhering to anti-Pakistan agendas supported by foreign enemies, prioritising their interests over the nation’s security and sovereignty.

Memon claimed that PTI’s think tank was currently operating from Tel Aviv, actively plotting against Pakistan.

Memon stressed that key policy advisors of PTI were based in Israel, working to weaken Pakistan. He alleged that the party received policies, instructions and support from Tel Aviv, with handlers in Israel actively engaged in international lobbying on PTI’s behalf.

He further noted that the foreign assistance provided to PTI aimed to create political instability within Pakistan and harm its economic and diplomatic development.

Memon pointed to the endorsement of Zac Goldsmith over Pakistani-origin Sadiq Khan for London mayor as evidence of the PTI-Israel alliance.

The provincial minister argued that PTI’s absence from an All-Party Conference (APC) opposing Israeli aggression in Palestine had exposed this partnership.

He claimed that figures like Zac Goldsmith supported an anti-Pakistan agenda that benefited PTI, implying that attacks and conspiracies against Pakistan’s institutions were being planned with Israel’s support.