No talks going on with TTP: Rashid

Islamabad: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Wednesday said that no talks are going on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and banned outfit Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as its demands are not acceptable.

While addressing a news conference, the Federal Minister said that we are prepared to deal with the law and order situation.

“Letters have been written to the Chief Secretaries and Inspector Generals of Police to stay alert regarding law and order situation in the country,” said Rashid.

The Former Railway Minister further said that eighty-seven new NADRA centers have been established across the country over the last one year. 

“We also plan to establish thirteen passport offices in Sindh,” he added.

The Interior Minister said Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif is visiting Pakistan next week during which he will also hold talks with important personalities including Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi.

Sheikh Rashid further added that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy longstanding relations.