PM Nawaz Sharif has said that neither the government nor the army has asked to play any role of a mediator to bring the current political crisis to an end.
Addressing the National Assembly, Nawaz Sharif said that it was the matter of security and the army had to play its role.
Clarifying the army’s involvement in the political crisis, Nawaz said he received a call from army after which he allowed the latter to hold talks with the protesting groups, adding that the facts were misrepresented on media.
Nawaz said the protection of state buildings was the responsibility of the army under Article 245 of the constitution.
He said he will stand by his stance to uphold constitution and safeguard democracy.
Later today, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held meeting with parliamentary leaders including Aftab Khan Sherpao, Ghulam Bilour, Farooq Sattar, Tariqullah, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Naveed Qamar.
During meeting, Nawaz Sharif said whatever he stated in the parliament was true. The matter will be investigated to clear the misconception.
The premier also took parliamentary leaders into confidence over prevailing political situation.