Federal Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Monday that the leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is desperately seeking a National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).

Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, he claimed that PTI leader Raoof Hassan was “begging” for an NRO but said that no relief would be provided to those involved in the May 9 incident.

Khawaja Asif expressed disappointment that PTI’s leadership is reluctant to hold dialogue with political parties.