Sheikh Rashid lambasts govt for not addressing issues of poor people.

RAWALPINDI -- Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmad hit out at the government for giving priority to its interests over issues being faced by poor segment of society.

In a series of tweets, the former interior minister said the government was unable to strike a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for revival of the loan programme, adding: 'Pakistan has been turned into a death zone for poor'.

He said the ruling coalition did not consider unemployment, inflation and economic disaster major issues as its sole purpose was to arrest PTI Chairman Imran Khan. Mr Ahmad said attempts to arrest the former premier would cost the government...