PML-N senior leader seeks forgiveness from Pakistani people for being part of it
ISLAMABAD
Former prime minister and senior leader of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday termed the current National Assembly “as the worst in the history of Pakistan”, expressing his regret for being a part of it. “Today is a moment of joy, as the people of Pakistan have been salvaged from this assembly,” he remarked while talking to the media outside the parliament house.
The former premier didn’t shy away from accepting responsibility for his role in what he termed “the worst assembly in the history of Pakistan”.
“I seek forgiveness from the people for being a part of this assembly. We all played our part in constituting it,” he added.
He highlighted that history would ultimately pass judgment on the actions taken during that period. “History will decide what we achieved. The people have gained nothing but suffered tremendously. Only the MNAs got universities.”
Commenting on the recent arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, he said that he did not desire the PTI chief to be imprisoned. However, he added that if he’s innocent, he will ultimately get justice.
He recommended that the ex-prime minister should take some time to contemplate his actions, which ultimately led to his incarceration. Abbasi’s remarks came as the farewell session of the National Assembly was underway. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his address, stated he will move the summary to dissolve the National Assembly to President Arif Alvi tonight.
