Pakistan to rescind emergency soon: Ambassador Durrani
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Mahmud Ali Durrani has described imposition of emergency as a “short move” saying it would be lifted soon.
Talking to US media he said a caretaker setup would be announced shortly that would hold general elections in the country.
Defending proclamation of emergency Durrani said only lawyers and some political parties are protesting against the step but the protest has not cause any uncertainty in the country.
Responding to a question about arrests Pakistan envoy in Washington denied thousands arrests in the country and claimed that few hundred lawyers and some other persons have been detained after proclamation of emergency.