Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan as soon as once more praised India’s overseas coverage saying that Islamabad “wanted to get cheap Russian crude oil just like India” however was not ready to take action as his authorities collapsed.

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“We wanted to get cheap Russian crude oil just like India but that could not happen as unfortunately, my government fell due to a no-confidence motion,” Imran Khan mentioned in a video message.

Amid extreme financial disaster in Pakistan, Imran Khan mentioned that he was upset that his nation couldn’t buy Russian crude oil at a reduced charge. Imran Khan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow final 12 months in February.

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Earlier, Imran Khan had acknowledged India’s rising economic system saying, “No other leader except Nawaz in the world has properties worth billions. Tell me about one country whose Premier or leader has billions worth of properties outside the country. Even in our neighbouring country, how many properties does PM Modi has outside India?”

He additionally praised PM Narendra Modi’s resolution to buy low cost oil from Russia saying, “Despite being part of the Quad, India withstood US pressure and bought cheap oil from Russia to facilitate its people. Our government was trying to achieve this through an independent foreign policy.”

Meanwhile, Pakistan Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik claimed in April 2023 that the first-ever cargo of low cost oil from Russia would attain Pakistan subsequent month. The minister mentioned that the deal was finalised with Moscow, including, “The first shipment will reach next month through a cargo.”