Imran wants 'elections in one go', says Sheikh Rashid.

Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid said on Monday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and he himself wanted 'elections in one go'.

Speaking to the media, Mr Rashid took a dig at the incumbent government, saying, "The incumbent government is responsible for the economic meltdown." Informing about his meetup with PTI chief Imran Khan, Mr Rashid said, "I held a meeting with Imran Khan for 30 minutes. Imran will stage a remarkable rally on Wednesday, and I will join the rally."

Mr Rashid said, "Imran Khan has said that he is ready to hold talks in connection with the elections. But he demanded that PM Shehbaz Sharif dissolve the assembly within 72 hours."

The former federal minister...

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