“We are ready to believe that the elections will be free and fair. But what is happening in Sindh and Balochistan does not guarantee this,” saaid Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif while addressing a press conference.
Nawaz clarified that he did not have any personal relationship with any of the people whose name they proposed for the interim set up, be it prime minister or chief minister Punjab.
When asked what reservations do they have against the other nominees for the interim prime minister he said that media is intelligent enough to decide who should be selected, hinting that their choice fully satisfies the eligibility criteria for the post.
The PML-N chief added that the selection of the caretaker prime minister was continuing according to the procedure laid down in the Constitution.
“Nasir Aslam Zahid [PML-N’s nominee for interim Prime Minister] did not belong to any party so he would not have fallen prey to foul play which is happening in Sindh and Balochistan assemblies.”
“Although it wasn’t mandatory, we discussed with all the parties before giving the name for caretaker premier,” Nawaz said.
“We all know why MQM [Muttahida Qaumi Movement] suddenly sat in the opposition and immediately appointed an opposition leader. We are hearing things about how they [political parties] have decided to [equally] distribute the seats of interim cabinet amongst their members,” he alleged, referring to alleged ulterior motives of other parties.
