Khawaja Asif Warns Against Including PPP in Cabinet, Foresees Government Collapse

Asif cautioned against allowing PPP members to sit in the cabinet, stating that it would be a risk for the government.

ISLAMABAD: In a recent interview with a private television channel, senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former Defense Minister Khawaja Asif expressed concerns over the potential inclusion of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) members in the cabinet, stating that it poses a risk to the government, which could collapse at any time.

Asif highlighted the historical context of disputed elections in Pakistan, noting that almost every election in the country’s history has been controversial, including the current one, which raises reservations among various parties. He specifically mentioned reservations regarding the results in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and emphasized the absence of outcry regarding any alleged fraud.

Regarding the formation of the government, Asif remarked that Nawaz Sharif, the leader of PML-N, has designated Shehbaz Sharif as the candidate for prime minister because of his experience in negotiating with other parties. He asserted that Nawaz Sharif’s decision will be final.

Asif cautioned against allowing PPP members to sit in the cabinet, stating that it would be a risk for the government. He warned that they could withdraw their support from the government at any time and even sabotage it. He continued to criticize Bilawal Bhutto, Shehbaz Sharif, and the PTI government.

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The former federal minister further commented on the ongoing issue of power theft in some cities, indicating that 87% of electricity theft occurs in these areas. He suggested that in such situations, the cost of gas, electricity, and petrol would have to be increased. Asif proposed that if theft is curbed, the prices of gas and electricity would decrease.

The remarks made by Asif underscore the political tensions and uncertainties prevailing in Pakistan, particularly concerning the formation and stability of the government, as well as ongoing challenges related to electricity theft and energy pricing.