ISLAMABAD- Backing Imran Khan’s call for civil disobedience, Awami Muslim League (AML) head Sheikh Rasheed regretted that his personal accountant had paid his electricity bill without bringing to his knowledge.
In an exclusive chat with a TV channel, Rasheed said that anti-government demonstrators had no support from the army. “Army supports democracy and it has nothing to with the existing political crisis,” he said in response to a question regarding DG ISPR’s press briefing.
Rasheed maintained that he would step down once PTI’s resignations were accepted by the Speaker. “Nawaz Sharif and his ministers are waiting for my resignation. I will resign at a proper time.” This fake assembly must go as people hate Nawaz Sharif, he stressed.
To a question, he backed PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s political decisions, saying he was doing the right thing. He said that children of bureaucrats, army generals and educated class were supporting Khan in his campaign against the government.
Rashid dispelled the impression that PAT’s workers were being paid by Dr. Tahir ul Qadri.
The AML chief was of the view that general elections could be held the next year.