Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Nawabshah and travelled from the airport to Zardari House. He is due to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, and the minister is expected to brief the president on key issues, including the creation of new provinces.
Reports said Naqvi has suggested a referendum on the matter, arguing that public opinion should be accepted. He said whatever the public decides must be respected, and that the entire system is set to undergo a reset.
Naqvi stresses consensus on provinces and political reset
Responding to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s call for a political reset, Naqvi said he believes the wider system should also be reset. He added that he and Bilawal are almost on the same page. He also said the PPP, PML-N and all other political parties matter, and that no decision would be taken without consensus.
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“Nothing will happen through disagreement. Work will proceed only if everyone agrees; otherwise, it will not happen,” he said.
Naqvi also acknowledged that corruption exists in Pakistan and said those who deny it should face reality and take steps to address it. He said tackling corruption is a collective responsibility in which all stakeholders must take part.
Asked about PTI founder Imran Khan, the interior minister said Khan would continue to receive all legal facilities. He dismissed speculation about possible future developments, saying nothing of the sort would happen and that the government’s dealings with PTI had not changed.
