ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in the National Assembly Raja Riaz Ahmed has said that he foresees two potential scenarios for the coming general elections.
In an interview, he said that the polls may occur either within three months, in November of this year, or be delayed for up to two years.
The senior politician emphasised that holding elections in November would obstruct the country’s economic strengthening, asserting he doesn’t see the polls taking place until the nation achieves financial stability.
In Riaz’s view, abiding by the democratic requirements entails timely polls, a stance he supports. However, he expressed concern about the existing state of the country’s economy, terming it serious and perilous.
The politician supported the country’s economic fortification before conducting elections. Raja acknowledged the history of frequent polls in the past and anticipated such electoral processes to continue in the future.
Raja said he could not divulge his support or opposition to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s name as the interim prime minister. However, he added both he and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would reach a consensus on finalising a name for the caretaker prime minister slot.
“I have a very good working relationship with Shehbaz Sharif sahib. We will agree on a name,” Riaz said.
