Islamabad: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly (NA) Raja Riaz Ahmed has said he fears that upcoming general election may be delayed for two years if it will not held in November.
In an interview, Raja emphasised that not holding elections in November would obstruct the country’s economy, asserting he doesn’t see the polls taking place until the nation achieves financial stability.
Raja said he could not divulge his support or opposition to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s name as the interim prime minister. However, he added both he and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would reach a consensus on finalising a name for the caretaker prime minister slot.
Talking about Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Raja said that the party should be banned. He said the PTI had managed to do what India could not. When asked that action should be taken against PTI chief under Article 6 of the Constitution, he responded: “Definitely it should take place”.
Commenting on military trials of civilians, the politician said there is no harm in it.
