It was not the only surprising statement that he made. He also added that general elections in the country will not be held before 2025 and that the PML-N’s ‘vote ko izzat do’ slogan will not be of much help to the party any more.

He also added that the Pakistan was at risk of turning into Sri Lanka if PML-N had not taken over the government.

Answering a question about Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Safdar said that the senior politician does not need a position to serve the party. On Miftah, he said that the former finance minister was like his brother and made no further comment.

Safdar is head of the party’s youth wing but is not seen as a front line party leader. He has been seen accompanying Maryam during court hearings and political rallies.

Maryam was recently made chief organiser of the party and given wide ranging powers over the party’s organisation and activities.