Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that no one from the opposition has approached him for an NRO [National Reconciliation Ordinance] and that the government will not make any compromises on the corruption cases against the opposition leaders.
The prime minister made these comments during a parliamentary meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) at the Parliament House in Islamabad that was called in to discuss the overall political situation and the strategy for getting the Finance Bill passed by the National Assembly.
Imran and his cabinet members have time and time again accused the opposition leaders of seeking an NRO and former president Asif Ali Zardari’s speech during the budget session was also dubbed the same.
However, the prime minister said that nobody had approached him for the NRO and even if they do, he won’t give any.
He also referred to the All Parties Conference (APC) slated for June 26, saying the Opp could stage protests or hold APCs, there won’t be any compromises.
The government would respond them only through performance, the prime minister added.
“NRO will not be granted, even if the opposition holds an all parties’ conference (APC) or runs a movement against the centre.”
PM Imran also expressed satisfaction over the state of economy in the country.
“The government has determined the economic direction and Pakistan is coming out of the financial crisis.”
Imran, whose amnesty scheme has received a lacklustre response from the public, also urged his party lawmakers for awareness campaign so that more and more people declare their assets and enter the tax fold.
The prime minister also directed that all members should ensure they are present in the House as getting the budget passed was a legal requirement.
He said an increase has been made in the development budget for Balochistan and tribal areas, reports added.
