Since the good news of minerals worth trillions of dollars was announced, politicians of various hues went into action to oppose the exploration of newfound underground wealth. Politicians of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government have been at the forefront in opposing the mining process in the province. They link the decision to explore and excavate minerals with the consent of Imran Khan. But Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s enthusiastic announcement about the underground mineral wealth is worth mentioning: ‘Trillions of dollars’ in mineral deposits can help Pakistan say goodbye to institutions like the IMF.

The PTI stalwarts presented a strange logic. They equated national wealth, which would likely change the fate of the people of the province and the country, with Imran’s release from prison. His sister was at the forefront in vocalising this decision. Despite facing serious legal cases, Imran is having the best time. He gets choice food at state expense, holds political meetings with his subordinates, and meets his friends and family. What else does he need? No political prisoner in........

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