Govt took opposition into confidence on PM’s directives: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said the government is holding negotiations with the opposition to move forward with mutual consultation.

Speaking to media after meeting Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif, the minister said the government plan to tackle the current political situation was also shared with the opposition.

“It’s not about a single party…it’s an issue of entire Pakistan,” said Mr. Chaudhry.

He was of the view that the entire Pakistan was united in the face of current situation triggered by acquittal of Asia Bibi in blasphemy case.

Reiterating that the parliament is united, the information minister said he took opposition into confidence on directives of the prime minister.

The federal government has decided to deal with the crisis, arising out of Asia Bibi’s acquittal in blasphemy case, in a peaceful manner.

PM Khan has also formed a committee comprising state minister for interior, information minister and foreign minister to look into the matter and devise a strategy to defuse the ongoing political tension.

He also directed ministers to expedite contacts with religious leaders for earliest resolution of the matter.

‘We cannot allow anyone to do politics on sensitive issues,” the PM told the meeting.

He called upon the ministers to also take into confidence other parliamentary leaders to maintain peace across the country.