PM directs Fazl to contact Opposition over Panama Leaks issue

PM directs Fazl to contact Opposition over Panama Leaks issue
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Summary Fazl met with Asfand Yar Wali and advised him to refrain from adopting a hardline stance against PM.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif Friday has tasked Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman with contacting the Opposition leaders over the Panama Leaks issue.

According to sources, after receiving the directions from the PM, the JUI-F chief met with Awami National Party’s (ANP) head Asfand Yar Wali. Fazl advised Wali to refrain from adopting a hardline stance against the PM on the Panama Papers case.

Fazl will meet other Opposition leaders separately and will also advise them not to pick a harsh stance against the government, especially the PM and will attempt to convince them against making any major decisions on the issue.