Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Saad Rafique, stated that Pakistan cannot move forward through “remote control democracy” and expressed his dissatisfaction with the country’s direction, emphasising that this was the reason he was not a part of the government.
He added that he would not remain silent when there is wrongdoing.
While addressing an event on the 52nd martyrdom anniversary of Khawaja Muhammad Rafique, Saad Rafique said, “Pakistan cannot progress through remote control democracy. This is not the way to move the country forward. The country is entangled in internal conflicts, and today the country is not on the right path.”
He further criticised the situation in Azad Kashmir, stating that groups form and the government yields to them. “Why was someone appointed in Kashmir politics who has no connection to the region? We had warned against this, but no one listened.”
He added, “How long will we sit in drawing rooms and complain? We have to speak up. Who will speak? This is why I am not part of the government. My colleagues know this. I am still a part of my party, but I cannot remain silent when there is wrongdoing.”
Saad Rafique also mentioned that the new U.S administration has no interest in Imran Khan, and their focus remains on Pakistan’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. “We don’t realize our power, but our enemies do. When you’re surrounded, how can you remain silent? We have to find a way out,” he stated.
He also revealed that he had discussed some issues with prominent figures, though he chose not to name them, adding that negotiations should succeed.
