Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday (May 3) during an interaction with media personnel, clarified all misconceptions and dismissed rumors regarding imposition of presidential system in the country, saying that no thought has been put into any such idea.
While talking about much debated National Reconciliation Ordinance matter he said that the opposition was trying to put pressure on the government in order to obtain any leverage under the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), but it would not be granted.
While responding to a question regarding Finance Minister Asad Umar he said, “Asad Umar is still a part of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government,” said the prime minister about the former finance minister, who was replaced by Adviser Hafeez Shaikh. Last month, the major cabinet reshuffle came at a time of growing pressure with the rupee losing 30 percent of its value since the start of 2018, stirring sharp inflation.