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Sheikh Rasheed's inconspicuous presence in PM Imran Khan's oath-taking

August 18, 2018

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (INP): Awami Muslim League Chief Shiekh Rasheed Ahmad kept a low profile in the oath taking ceremony of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

According to reports, he arrived late to the ceremony.

The firebrand politicians supported the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman during its protests against the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz government.

[timed-content-server show="08/19/2018 01:00 Asia/Karachi"]Earlier, it was reported that he has skipped the oath taking of the prime minister. Regarded as one of confidantes of Imran Khan, analysts said he was not expected to miss an event that saw his friend took the reins of the nuclear armed nation. The analysts wondered whether he has developed differences with the prime minister. It was earlier speculated that Sheikh Rasheed would be given portfolio of railways minister. Media reports also suggested that Sheikh of Lal Haweli wanted Khan to give him interior ministry. INP/AJ[/timed-content-server]