Javed Hashmi addressing a news conference at the Multan Press Club - Geo News screen grab 

MULTAN: Following submission of the Panama Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report, senior politician Javed Hashmi on Wednesday said conspiracies had reached their peak in the country as the people clamoured for justice.

Hashmi, formerly affiliated with both the PTI and PML-N, highlighted sacrifices rendered by politicians and said it was politicians who had lost their lives for the country.

The veteran political leader advised politicians to tread carefully and claimed that he had never embezzled a single penny while serving as an MNA and minister. ?I even sold my house to make ends meet.?

Referring to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, he said he had fled from the country and was now acting as if he were a king. 

?We can not even speak about him. Can anyone punish him?"

"The country moves when generals wish it, what is the worth of Nawaz Sharif when compared to them?" The political leader also questioned the status of army chiefs after retirement.

Stressing on the need for accountability of politicians, Hashmi asked if anyone could name the judge who had wealth in Panama. 

"Can anyone take his name, can anyone hold him accountable, can anyone ask why he hid money in Panama?"

Hashmi, critical of the PTI chairman, said Imran had always required an issue to keep relevant. 

?During the sit-in, the issue was rigging, and now he [Imran] has Panama as an issue,? said the veteran politician.

According to Hashmi both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif were unhappy with him.

Hashmi also called upon the premier to step down and added that the prime minister would come from the same party as it was still in power.

Referring to Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution, Hashmi said no one was Sadiq and Amin in the country. 

?I think no one can be Sadiq and Amin other than the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him)."

During his news conference, Hashmi spoke of his 50 years in politics and informed reporters that this could be the last news conference of his career.