Elected governments not allowed to govern consistently: Saad Rafique

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique said on Friday that elected governments in Pakistan have not been allowed to govern consistently.

He added that the incumbent government has faced conspiracies, biases and revenge from certain quarters since it took over the reigns of power and added that Pakistan is being harmed more than the premier with the use of such tactics.

Rafique claimed that certain foreign powers want Pakistan to become the next Syria or Egypt.

“Those who give examples of Tahrir Square should take a lesson from the fate of Egypt,” 

“Opinions of some self-proclaimed pious individuals can create chaos in the country," said the railways minister. 

He added that those who are favouring one-sided accountability can plunge the country in to disorder and they should reflect on the results of their actions.

"Those who are pulling the strings will be exposed in front of the nation," claimed Rafique. 

The Panama Papers case Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz on July 5.

According to sources, the premier's elder son Hussain Nawaz has also been summoned on July 4 and his younger brother, Hasan, on July 3.

Hussain has appeared five times before the high-profile probe team whereas Hasan has been summoned twice already.

The summons, dated June 25, 2017, has also asked the respondents to bring forth relevant documents related to the Sharif family's financial assets.

The JIT, which resumed work today after taking a day's break for Eid on Monday, has asked all three siblings to appear before it at 11 am on their respective call dates