Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has revealed that Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Saad Rizvi was adamant on the matter of expulsion of the French ambassador during negotiations between the government and the religious outfit. His statement comes days after prominent cleric Mufti Muneebur Rehman had claimed that the TLP did not demand closure of the French embassy and expulsion of its envoy. Rashid while addressing a ceremony in Lahore on Thursday said he convinced the detained TLP chief that the issue of expelling the French envoy will be taken up in parliament. Speaking about other issues, Sheikh Rashid said he did not know who was involved in improving relations with the establishment. I am with Prime Minister Imran Khan and would continue to do so," he added.

Source: The Express Tribune November 04, 2021 18:52 UTC