PTI MNA Ahmed Hussain Deharr takes a U-turn, says he is 'with govt'

• Dissident PTI MNA Ahmed Hussain Deharr says he will meet PM Imran Khan soon.
• “I am with the government. I have some issues which they [govt] will address and resolve,” he says.
• Deharr says he stands with the party.

ISLAMABAD: Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding horse-trading of MNAs, dissident PTI MNA Ahmed Hussain Deharr Friday took a U-turn and said he is with Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PTI government, adding “my issues are being solved”.

Deharr is one of the MNAs who were served show-cause notices by the party for publicly deviating from party policy and expressing his intent to go against the party during the vote of no-confidence against PM Imran Khan.

Speaking to reporters in the federal capital, the lawmaker said he has reservations with the ruling party, but discussions are ongoing.

“I will meet PM Imran Khan soon,” the MNA said, answering a question whether he has met the prime minister or not.

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“I am with the government. I have some issues which they [government] will address and resolve,” he said.

When asked why he is in the gallery while the NA session is underway, Deharr said he came for some work.

“Will you vote in favour of PM?” another journalist asked.

He responded: “Brother, I have some conditions which they are fulfilling.”

“I have five demands, which are related to the poor. And I appeal to the prime minister to accept these.”

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Deharr has given time till voting on the no-confidence motion to the premier to meet his conditions and said he will only meet the PM when his demands are met.

He further said he stands with the party.