From The Express Tribune · Web Desk · · 1m 30s
Bilawal and I 'almost' on same page over 'system reset'
Interior Minister Naqvi says PPP and Bilawal nearly aligned on system reset but stress consensus for major decisions.
In brief
Interior Minister Naqvi says PPP and Bilawal nearly aligned on system reset but stress consensus for major decisions. Interior Minister Naqvi states he and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were nearly in agreement on resetting the political system but emphasized that major decisions require consensus among…
Naqvi and Bilawal nearly aligned
Interior Minister Naqvi says he and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were almost on the same page regarding a reset of the political system.
“Bilawal had spoken about resetting the "political system", while his own suggestion concerned an "overall reset"”
Consensus required for major decisions
Naqvi stressed that any major decision would require agreement among political parties and no decision would be taken without consent of the parties concerned.
“no decision would be taken without the consent of the parties concerned”
Social media differences dismissed
Naqvi dismissed suggestions circulating on social media that differences would emerge among coalition partners.
“dismissed suggestions circulating on social media that differences would emerge among coalition partners”
Referendum for new provinces
Naqvi urged political parties to seek public opinion through a referendum on creating new provinces.
“the minister urged "political parties to seek public opinion through a referendum"”
Public opinion determines outcome
Naqvi said if people opposed new provinces, their decision should be accepted, and if they supported it, parties should respect that position.
“if people opposed the creation of new provinces, their decision should be accepted”
Corruption in CDA
Naqvi acknowledged the Capital Development Authority faced serious corruption problems and had taken action against officials.
“the capital development authority faced serious corruption problems”
CDA notices campaign
Approximately 5,000 to 6,000 people received notices as part of an ongoing CDA campaign for several months.
“approximately 5,000 to 6,000 people had received notices as part of an ongoing campaign”
NCCIA education fraud
NCCIA uncovered an international education-related fraud involving approximately 5,000 Pakistanis.
“uncovered a major international education-related fraud involving approximately 5,000 pakistanis”
NCCIA arrests
NCCIA arrested 15 suspects during operations against pornography-related activities in Lahore.
“NCCIA arrested 15 suspects during operations conducted over the previous month against pornography-related activities”
The key point
Interior Minister Naqvi states he and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were nearly in agreement on resetting the political system but emphasized that major decisions require consensus among political parties.
