Sadiq issued a video clarification as well as held a press talk, saying his statement was blown out of proportion. Referring to Ayaz’s speech, Imran said that the opposition leaders were speaking the language of Ind­ian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif had visited the region in February 2015 ahead of the last election and announced development projects for the region. He had also announced the formation of a high-powered committee to grant constitutional rights to the people of GB. Sources said that the opposition’s campaigning in the autonomous region may have prompted the premier to go ahead with his visit.

Source: Pakistan Today November 01, 2020 08:26 UTC