According to reliable sources, the government functionaries at the centre were reluctant to seek Punjab’s input to handle the situation. A senior government official said the PML-N chief had been under the impression that ending the sit-in was an easy task. “From negotiations to military action, so much happened but at no stage did the Punjab government’s help was sought,” the source said. “This may sound strange that our central leadership did not seek Punjab police’s help in a situation like this. “Naturally, Nawaz Sharif is extremely concerned about the recent developments,” she added.

Source: The Express Tribune November 28, 2017 13:26 UTC