Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Sunday retracted his statement which was issued in an apparent reference to PML-Q leaders who have reportedly demanded the removal of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and clarified that he “did not point out any specific party.” A day ago, Rasheed had said that “I am not like those who have five seats and blackmail the premier to assume the chief minister’s office.”
In a statement, the interior minister clarified that when he used the “blackmailing” reference, he did not name PML-Q or the BAP. Rasheed added that Chaudhry Shujaat “is my brother” and prayed for his good health. “I will never speak against him,” Rasheed said.
“After two days, Imran Khan’s position will become clearer. Whoever stands with Imran Khan, the nation will respect them,” he claimed.
Answering a question related to the no-confidence motion, the interior minister said that the Opposition is doing what they always do. “I was once a part of the Opposition and we also used to make such futile claims,” he said.
When asked about the National Assembly session, Rasheed said that the session has to be convened by the Speaker and the decision of the Speaker will be legal and constitutional. “The speaker’s decision cannot be challenged in any court. The days from March 22 to 30 are very important,” he said.
Sheikh Rashid further said that government will not allow any militia to take law in its hands and urged the opposition to avoid bitterness in politics.
