RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said Pakistan was not included in IMF’s schedule till March 30 as Fund had demanded assurances on $ 7 billion external finances. He warned of civil war in country if supremacy of Constitution was not ensured.

“We can provide security to Qatar and UN, then why not in Pakistan,” he questioned.  In series of tweets, former Interior Minister said Pakistan was not included in IMF’s schedule till March 30 as Fund had demanded assurances on $ 7 billion external finances. “We can provide security to Qatar and UN, then why not in Pakistan,” he questioned.

He asked government to take public into confidence as Pakistan has approached United States, seeking its help to secure funds from International Monetary Fund amid delay in signing staff-level agreement (SLA).

AML Chief lauded people of Lahore for their participation in PTI election rally which was led by Imran Khan from his Zaman Park residence to Data Darbar. He said solidarity would be expressed with judiciary during PTI’s upcoming gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday. He warned government against arresting Imran Khan. “PDM has fallen apart,” Ahmed said, adding that parties of ruling coalition had decided to contest elections on their electoral symbols. He said those who would violate Constitution would face treason case under Article 6, adding “90 days are crucial”.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 15 2023

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