RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has never talked about imposing an emergency or the presidential system during cabinet meetings.
Talking to the media persons in Rawalpindi on Monday, the minister also expressed ignorance about a potential reshuffle in the federal cabinet, saying no one approached him regarding a change in his portfolio.
Sheikh Rashid said the armed forces backed by the whole nation will confront the menace of terrorism. He said our security forces have rendered immense sacrifices to eliminate the terrorists.
When asked about the protest campaigns of the opposition parties, the Interior Minister said they may go ahead with their marches but will not get anything out of it. “The opposition has failed miserably,” he said, adding that their potential no-confidence move against the premier will not succeed either. “All other parties know the situation by it only Maulana Fazlur Rehman who wants to march at all costs,” he claimed.
He said the government has always remained successful in getting the bills and motions passed from Parliament and the opposition parties only faced defeat in the House. He said the government went to the IMF under compulsion to revive the economy.
Responding to a question about upcoming local government elections, the Interior Minister said the PTI will fully participate and hope to emerge victorious. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon perform the groundbreaking of Nullah Leh project in Rawalpindi.
The interior minister strongly condemned the recent killing of five innocent Kashmiris in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He also regretted the maltreatment meted out to Muslims in India. The minister also said the government will mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 with countrywide rallies.
About the US-China rivalry, he said Pakistan wants ties with both countries. “China is Pakistan’s all-weather friend while the US is a global power,” he added. China doesn’t have an issue with Pakistan going to the IMF and understood Pakistan’s economic conditions, he said.
Regarding Afghanistan, the Interior Minister said the world community should come forward for the assistance of the Afghan people.
