PTI Chairman Imran Khan has said that it was “very hard” for his party to survive in its first year in government and credited Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates for their help.

Addressing a seminar via video link, he said their help was “essential for us to survive”.

Recalling the challenges that his government faced, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, Imran said he was “proud” of his team for how it tackled the issues.