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RAWALPINDI: The mysterious re-emergence of “missing” political leaders in TV interviews continued on Friday when the face of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed flashed on TV screens after a disappearance of 34 days. In the interview, Mr Rashid kept professing his proximity to the army and said that attempting to block the appointment of Chief of Army Staff …

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday told members of the ruling PTI that “switching parties won’t do them any good”, saying that “turncoats must keep in mind that early elections can also be called in the country”. He made these remarks during a press conference in Islamabad during which he talked about the upcoming no-trust vote against Prime Minister …

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday expressed confidence that Prime Minister Imran Khan would win the no-confidence vote against him, adding that the “skies will start clearing up” from March 25. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said during meetings today, the premier directed ministers to remain in contact with the government’s allies. “Imran Khan will succeed and the allies, …

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed expressed on Monday ignorance about the government starting talks with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), just days after Prime Minister Imran Khan confirmed in an interview with Turkish broadcaster TRT World that talks with some factions of the banned outfit were underway. Replying to a question during a press conference in Islamabad, Ahmed said, “The Ministry of Interior has no …

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said the PTI government would complete its constitutional tenure. Opposition parties cannot dislodge the government as it is making hectic efforts to alleviate poverty in the country. Addressing a Police Eagle Squad ceremony, the minister directed the inspector general of police (IGP) Islamabad to make the capital territory a drug-free area and …

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday said that the name of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif had been placed on the exit control list (ECL) after approval from the federal cabinet. Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also stated that the PML-N president’s name had been added to the no-fly list after approval from the cabinet …