PML-N to split into three factions, predicts Sheikh Rashid

Islamabad: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Monday said that two years ago he predicted two that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will split into two factions but now it seems like ‘instead of two’ the party will be divided into three groups.

While addressing a presser in Islamabad, the Federal Minister said, “In PML-N, family disputes over leadership have aroused and are affecting their politics”.

The Minister further stated that PML-N will face further fissures in its ranks in the days ahead.

“History is full with such incidents,” he added.

Referring to cyber security in country, the minister pointed out that there has been an increase in cyber threats with about one hundred thousand complaints received in his tenure.

“Funds of 2 billion rupees are being released to further upgrade the cyber security system,” added former Railway Minister.

He further added that the government has decided to introduce e-passports in the country.

“A summary is being forwarded to the federal cabinet for approval to add fifteen more countries in the list whose citizens will be provided with visas on arrival,” he said adding that, these countries include the United States, Canada, France and Iran.

Sheikh Rashid said those behind cancellation of the visit of New Zealand cricket team will be exposed soon and FIA is working on it.

Replying to a question the interior minister said that good news will be shared with the nation regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines as it is the demand of the nation not government.