Shehbaz sees opposition leaders in govt after no-trust success

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has damaged Pakistan's relations with the world and friendly countries, adding that the opposition would try to mend ties with all countries after coming into power.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said that saying former prime minister Nawaz Sharif did nothing to stop US drone attacks in Pakistan was similar to distorting history. "My leader fought Pakistan's case against drone attacks and this is all on record," he added.

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Shehbaz said PM Imran, after returning from US visit where he met with former US President Donald Trump, had said that he brought another Cricket World Cup home, adding that the premier has damaged Pakistan's relations with many countries.

"China has always supported Pakistan in difficult times. Who propagated against CPEC in Pakistan? The loan for Lahore Orange Line was taken at 2 per cent interest rate, not 8 per cent," he added.

Speaking about the "threat letter", Shehbaz said that when it arrived on March 7 then why Imran Khan remained silent for three weeks. "When the letter was written by the US then why did you invite a US representative to the OIC conference," he questioned.

The PML-N leader said that 172 MNAs were present in National Assembly yesterday to vote against PM Imran, hoping that the opposition would emerge victorious on Sunday. "When you (Imran Khan) are seeing defeat, now you're threatening to bring one million people [for street agitation]," he said.

He urged the authorities to ensure a peaceful atmosphere and bring additional security on Sunday so that all members can vote without any hindrance.

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"The administration will be responsible if any hurdle is created during the peaceful voting," he said.

The PML-N leader said that he has called in a party meeting tomorrow following former Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar's resignation was accepted by the province's governor. "All decisions regarding the province will be made with consultation."

He said that Imran Khan had announced holding all opposition leaders accountable in corruption cases in 90 days. "They could not prove any wrongdoings against us during the last three years," he added.

Shehbaz said that soon the opposition leaders would be in power and will bring relief for the masses, adding that he does not want to make big announcements ‘just yet’.