Interi­or minist­er tells opposi­tion allian­ces to wait until govt comple­tes tenure­ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that culture of sit-in politics wreaked havoc on the country’s economy and democratic norms and called it a conspiracy against the holding of free, fair and transparent general elections. Faizabad sit-in: Iqbal constitutes panel to review failed operationHe said that the opposition had constantly been abusing the government, and that multiple groups were being formed against the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). “Timely election in a free, fair and transparent manner and the transfer of power to the next elected government will send a positive message to world,” he added. Talking about the situation in Karachi, the minister warned those attempting to disturb peace in the metropolis would be punished. About the Baldia factory fire accused Hammad Siddiqui, he said Siddiqui would be brought back to Pakistan after completing all legal formalities.

Source: The Express Tribune December 14, 2017 04:07 UTC