Sheikh Rasheed says will not leave Imran Khan despite pressure.

ISLAMABAD -- Former Interior Minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed has asserted that he will not leave former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan despite pressure, media reported on Tuesday.

Speaking during the private tv programme, the AML chief noted that he was not concerned about politics but national security at the moment. 'I want to tell those responsible in Pakistan that the ground conditions are very bad,' he added.

In response to a question about any pressure to leave Imran Khan, Sheikh Rasheed said that he will always support the PTI Chairman and will not leave him at every circumstance. 'I'm not the part of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf but stand by Imran Khan for Pakistan,' he added.

The former minister pointed out that the allied parties are criticized the ruling government over its 'incompetence'. 'Immediate elections are the only solution to...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT