Sheikh Rashid says PTI’s political allies had reservations about electoral reforms

RAWALPINDI, Nov 11 (SABAH): Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Thursday said he was involved in the first agreement between the state and Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) but is not aware of details for the second such agreement between the two sides. 

“When it [the second deal with TLP] comes to light, everyone will know about it,” said the minister while talking to media persons after addressing a ceremony in Rawalpindi. The minister added that he was in favour of dialogue with the religious party. 

Acknowledging that the next three months were vital for the country, he maintained that “nothing is going to happen”. He said that Imran Khan will complete five years tenure. 

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed further added that PTI’s political allies had reservations about electoral reforms whereas the decision of the National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser to postpone the joint sitting of the Parliament must have been taken with forethought.

“Opposition is only doing politics for TV audiences,” he said. “I stand with Prime Minister Imran Khan. He will complete his five-year term.”

Talking about T20 World Cup, Sheikh Rashid said that his final was on the same day that India was defeated by Pakistan. I pray for Pakistan’s victory against Australia, he added.

Providing details of development work in Rawalpindi, Rashid said that in a short span of time three women’s colleges were established in the city. Special attention was paid to girls’ education in Rawalpindi and we planned for 20 years and constructed three universities and seven colleges.