RECORDER REPORT

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed complete satisfaction over civil-military relations and stated that the country could face a serious crisis if he stepped down.

The Prime Minister said that eleven out of twelve political parties supported the government stance that no unconstitutional demand could be accepted, according to private media. In his interaction with some senior journalists, the prime minister said the government wanted to resolve the political stalemate through a dialogue. The Prime Minister further stated that protesting political parties Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tahreek (PAT) could continue their sit-ins for any period of time. Nawaz said that his government would not accept any unconstitutional demand. It was, however, ready to accept every demand that fell within the parameters of constitution, he added.

The Prime Minister said a request had already been made to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for formation of a judicial commission to investigate vote rigging allegations. Nawaz added that the two foreign dignitaries had already canceled their visits to Pakistan due to the ongoing political crisis.