APC: Nawaz, Munawwar bicker; Imran threatens to veto resolution

APC: Nawaz, Munawwar bicker; Imran threatens to veto resolution
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Summary Nawaz Sharif and Munawwar Hassan reportedly exchanged barbs at All Parties Conference.

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said he had reservations about non-implementation of earlier resolution (on Abbottabad raid). He said there cannot be smoke without fire.No one but COAS Gen Kayani himself replied to Nawaz, saying I can explain you the situation in order to end your reservations.JI Ameer Munawwar Hassan told Nawaz Sharif to understand the gravity of the situation.The military representatives said that they were cheated on the May 02 incident (of Abbottabad raid).PML-N’s Ch Nisar appeared aloof during the APC, while Sheikh Rasheed appeared in a deliberate effort to stay quiet.While the ISI DG was delivering his speech, Nawaz and Munawwar started bickering, with Nawaz saying all matters be presented before parliament. Nawaz said PM Gilani declared the Abbottabad incident a great victory, while it was in itself an attack on Pakistan’s sovereignty.PTI chief Imran Khan refused to sign the draft resolution, saying the government should first endeavour to have dialogues to seek an end to fighting in tribal areas. Imran said he would veto the resolution as practical steps were not being taken.The military representatives also said that Pakistan would retaliate fully in case of any new US raid.
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