ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday reiterated that the Opposition would fail if they file a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan-led federal government.
Talking to journalists in Islamabad, the federal minister said that the Opposition could not bring a no-confidence motion against the government in the last three-and-a-half years despite tall claims, and it wouldn’t be able to defeat the government now.
“They do not have the required numbers,” Rashid said, adding, “They are not even allies as the JUI-F has another political angle and the PPP and PML-N have another. Now they are knocking on the doors of our allies.”
Rashid also criticized the opposition for announcing to hold a long march on March 23. He asked them what “were they trying to achieve”. “I do not even see them in Islamabad on March 23. After such a long time, the Australian cricket team is coming to Pakistan. The OIC conference will also be held. What work do you have here?” he asked.
The minister further said the Opposition was in hot water after Prime Minister Imran Khan’s successful visit to China. However, he admitted, the next 50 days are very important in politics but PM Imran Khan will emerge more powerful and victorious.
He maintained that there were 70 mega corruption cases in NAB and they have taken their time. “Case of the PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz is the strongest. Shehbaz is more corrupt than Nawaz, that is why you see him being more active nowadays,” the minister claimed.
Referring to PTI leader Faisal Vawda’s disqualification, Sheikh Rashid said Vawda would exercise his legal right and challenge the Election Commission’s decision in the Supreme Court.
Regarding NADRA, the minister said that the network of its offices would spread to far-flung areas of the country. “Thirteen passport offices will be established in interior Sindh while the succession certificate facility will also be introduced in Azad Kashmir and Balochistan,” he added.
Rashid further revealed that the Iranian Interior Minister was also visiting Pakistan next week.
