PTI’s nominee for the National Assembly deputy speaker, Junaib Akbar, has said that despite his ouster and subsequent arrests Imran Khan has successfully prevailed in the hearts of the public.

“We don’t accept this assembly, and we won’t accept it unless our stolen votes are returned,” he said. “Unless our leader is released, we will not back down.”

“Don’t remain in a misunderstanding, we are not here for any alliance or talks,” Akbar added. “What Constitution and democracy do you talk about in which most of the people have won on fake Forms-45?” he asked.

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