PTI should defer sit-in, says PML-N’s Rafique

With civilians continuing to suffer from terrorism, he said unity was essential in the prevailing circumstances.He also called for fully empowered local governments, saying elected representatives should be given more than ceremonial positions.Mayors, nazims and councillors, he said, should have the authority and resources needed to carry out development work in their respective areas.Rafique said smaller administrative units should be created not only in Punjab but in all four provinces.

However, he added that the division of provinces should only be considered after establishing a parliament whose legitimacy could not be questioned.Earlier in the day, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said confirmed that the talks between the federal government and the opposition had collapsed as the PTI initiated its long march.

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