'Minus-Imran formula' won't be successful, says President Alvi
Pakistan
'Minus-Imran formula' won't be successful, says President Alvi
LAHORE (Dunya News) – President Arif Alvi said on Thursday a “minus-one formula" to knock Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan out of the political contest would not be successful.
Speaking to media persons at the Governor House, President Alvi said he tried to play a mediatory role between the opposition and the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) multiple times but there was complete silence from the government side and they did not respond to my invitation.
As for the PTI’s dire demand to hold snap elections across the country, the president said the deposed premier had concerns about PDM’s intent over holding the elections, adding that opposition and government should sit together to discuss election issues. “Minus-one” approach to knock Imran Khan out of the political arena won’t be successful because there would be strong public reaction over it,” said Mr Alvi.
Commenting on PTI stalwart Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest in the sedition case, Mr Alvi said: “I am ashamed the way Fawad has been arrested and treated.”
