Imran Khan ready for talks with govt on early elections: Sheikh Rasheed
- By Web Desk -
- May 02, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister and Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed on Monday said PTI chairman Imran Khan is ready for talks with the government on early elections in the country.
“I guarantee that Imran Khan is ready for talks on the issue of early elections in Pakistan,” Sheikh Rasheed said in an interview with the Voice of America (VoA).
The marchers will not leave Islamabad until the announcement of the election date.
The former interior minister said that they do not want tensions with the state institution, if it happens, he will stand firmly united with Imran Khan.
Replying to the question regarding sloganeering incident at Masjid-e-Nabawi, Sheikh Rasheed said he has nothing to do with the incident and neither can think about inciting people to disrespect the Holy place.
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