Maryam Nawaz Sharif faces a big setback from the PTI government

Maryam Nawaz Sharif faces a big setback from the PTI government

ISLAMABAD – Maryam Nawaz Sharif faces a big setback from the PTI government.

The federal cabinet today opposed to send Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz abroad, sources reported.

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of federal cabinet in Islamabad to discuss the national matters.

Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda strongly opposed to let Maryam Nawaz fly abroad. He urged the government not to exclude her name from the Exit Control List (ECL). Several ministers, including PM Imran, agreed with his opinion.

According to details, the participants have also deliberated on the ongoing political and economic condition of the country while suggestions regarding improvement in the performance of the government officials were also presented.

Meanwhile, the members of the session also got briefing over the prices of electricity and gas. PM Imran expressed anger over the hike in prices of electricity, and directed the Ministry of Energy to change its mechanism.

In addition, a briefing was sought from the Home Ministry on the Local Government Commission and approval of the appointment of the Overseas Foundation Board of Governors.