Maryam-Bilawal feud termed 'political theatre'

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday described the recent exchange of allegations between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as "political theatre", saying both parties were exposing each other over the issues of election result Form 45 and 47.

Addressing a press conference, he said Pakistan was facing security and economic challenges and the government had failed to address either. The JI leader said his party did not believe in political "deals" but remained open to dialogue with the government.

Hafiz Naeem said the PML-N, PPP and other parties that were part of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) had lost public confidence.