ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf should not be allowed to contest polls as they were responsible for May 9 violence. 

Rana Sanaullah said that PML-N supremo will himself take decision of his return to Pakistan. He said that Nawaz Sharif will get relief from Islamabad High Court and there is no need of challenging decision if Islamabad High Court gives him relief. Nawaz Sharif wants to launch election campaign on his return.

He said that majority of leaders want dissolution of assemblies according to Constitution. Election will be held in second week of October or first week of November and ECP is free to issue schedule of election, he added.

Rana Sanaullah maintained that return of Nawaz Sharif will be beneficial for PML-N and he will make history by becoming Prime Minister for fourth time.

He said that JIT is conducting an investigation into May 9 incidents and he is in contact with agencies regarding investigation.

Published in The Daily National Courier, July, 12 2023

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