Imran criticises Pakistan's policy of indulging in Afghan Jihad

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Friday criticized  Pakistan's policy of indulging in Afghan war in 1980s, saying Islamabad committed a mistake by becoming a part of Aghan Jihad  along with the United States.

Speaking at a ceremony, the PTI chairman said the country hired the Jihadis for dollars and then went on to eliminate them for dollars. " We suffered a huge loss due to this policy," the former cricket hero said. He claimed that US was asked to launch drone strikes in Pakistan, without elaborating who might have asked Washington to carry out strikes.

He said Pakistan was still battling militant outfits that were set up during Afghan war.  The PTI chairman said Panama Papers case would prove to be a milestone in the history of the country which would force the ruling elite to mend its ways.

Responding to a question, he said imposing martial law has become difficult in Pakistan. When asked what he intends to do after coming into power, Khan said he wanted to strengthen institutions of the country after becoming prime minister.

Replying to a question regarding cricket, he said the prime minister should not interfere in cricket.

Khan said he was the only captain in Pakistan's history who resigned after not being given cricketers of his choice. He was of the view that an all-rounder should be made captain of a team since captaincy was all about controlling bowlers of squad.