ISLAMABAD – In a rare such move, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)leader Ahsan Iqbal has defended the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
He has lauded PTI for picking Dr Atif R Mian in the Economic AdvisoryCouncil (EAC) comprising world-renowned economists to ensure theavailability of best possible professional advice to the government oneconomic policies.
In a tweet on Tuesday, Iqbal said, “Islam upholds principle of merit.Therefore, merit should not be mixed with religion. Talent and competencyare most sought after commodity today.”
Reacting to the criticism faced by the ruling party from far-right groups,the former minister advised against mixing merit with religion.
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Ahsan has himself been a victim of religious extremism. He had escaped anassassination attempt when he was attacked and injured after an assailantopened fire at him during a corner meeting of the party in Narowal’sKanjroor area.
