Nawaz will never return to country, claims Rashid.

Byline: Khalid Hasnain

LAHORE -- Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad sees the PTI-led government's response to Kashmir issue, especially in the changed scenario, as weak. He claims that Nawaz Sharif chapter has closed, as he will never come back to Pakistan.

'We have so far shown weakness over Kashmir issue,' he said while addressing a news conference here at the Pakistan Railways' headquarters on Saturday. However, he stopped talking about the Kashmir policy.

'I am very thankful to Prime Minister Imran Khan who responds me well. Recently in a cabinet meeting, he (PM Khan) asked Chief Minister Usman Buzdar to resolve Sheikh Rashid's issue of Nala Lai project,' the minister said.

Mr Rashid said till Feb 5 (Kashmir Day), a number of events highlighting the role of the Modi would be held forcefully.

Hinting at [fresh] corruption references against Shahbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz, he dispelled the [prevailing] impression of change in government in the next couple of months.

'February and March are 'tough' months. There will be ups and downs in these months. There will be issues of price hike, gas, electricity rates,' he said and, while responding to various questions, added...

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