PML-N always runs away from parliament: Khursheed Shah

Leader of opposition criticises govt for not raising Faizabad sit-in issue in the National Assembly

ISLAMABAD: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah said on Tuesday that the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) always runs away from the parliament as he criticised the government for not raising the protest issue in the House.



The Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Member National Assembly made the comments while reflecting on the government’s response to Faizabad sit-in, he observed that the Islamabad High Court had also remarked on how the situation was handled. He said the PML-N had been attacked by those (religious parties) they held dear.

Shah expressed concerns over how the protest had damaged Pakistan’s image globally. He said his [PPP] stood behind democracy and the Parliament, adding that PPP had always worked to strengthen parliament as it cared about Pakistan’s image, autonomy and integrity.



Speaking on delimitation bill, Shah was certain it will be passed before December 11.