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Anyone wishing to move no-trust motion against PM Imran is welcome to try: President Alvi

President says there should be justice in the case against Jang Geo Media Group Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

By Web Desk
July 02, 2020
President Arif Alvi said the budget was passed, indicating a confidence in the prime minister. — APP/Files

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Thursday said anyone wishing to move a no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan is welcome to try.

"A prime minister earns the people's trust through the budget," he said, on Geo News programme "Geo Parliament".

"If the government faces a defeat in the budget, it is a lack of confidence in the prime minister.

"The budget [however] was passed, indicating confidence in the prime minister," Alvi said.

The president backed the view that there should be action against those responsible for "every scandal", including the sugar and petrol crises.

He said National Accountability Bureau (NAB) should "investigate all cases, including the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Malam Jabba, and the Billion Tree Tsunami project".

Anyone with concerns about the anti-graft watchdog should file a petition, he added.

Speaking of the reference filed against Supreme Court judge, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, he said all constitutional and legal requirements were fulfilled.

"My office does not have any investigative authority, as per the Constitution," the president explained. "If a first information report (FIR) is registered, I will refer it to the police."

"The President House cannot file an FIR," he added.

With regard to Jang Geo Media Group Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's arrest, the president said there should be justice in the case against him.

"I've been making appearances in private media since the year 2000. The media has made sure that people know what is happening," he said.

"The case is ongoing in the court so I cannot make a comment on it. There's no doubt that there should be transparency in the case," Alvi said.