All four Sharifs have no role to play in Pakistan politics: Sheikh Rashid

Islamabad: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid on Friday said that It is upto former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan whenever he wanted however all four Sharifs have no role to play in Pakistan politics. 

He said this while addressing a press conference on Friday and added that the government would not create any hurdle in the opposition’s long march planned for March 23.

Govt Had To Accept IMF’s Tough Conditions

Taking a jibe at the opposition, the minister criticized the government's economic policies and its decision to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He also said it was alright for the former governments to seek foreign assistance but an issue is being created when Prime Minister Imran Khan made a similar move.

Referring the IMF's conditions regarding Pakistan’s sixth review of the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFE) by the Fund's Executive Board, He mentioned that the conditions were tough but the government had to accept them for the betterment of Pakistan's economic situation.

Opposition Should Keep Honour Of Pakistan Day

The minister further stated that the Opposition is going to organise two separate long marches and the government will give them the passage for it.

He warned the opposition of keeping the honour of Pakistan Day of March 23 in view during the long marches. He further maintained that a military parade will be held on Pakistan Day besides the arrival of the representatives from OIC member states.

PM To Visit China Next Month

He announced that Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit China next month, a day after the foreign office confirmed that the premier would attend Beijing Olympics besides also holding bilateral meetings.