sale of state-owned buildings in the US

Responding to a question regarding the sale of state-owned buildings in the US, Bilawal said that the sale of the building owned by the Pakistani embassy is necessary.

The authorities in Pakistan are preparing to sell a state-owned building in Washington DC, present in one of the poshest areas of the US capital, it had emerged earlier.

Bilawal said hat the structure of the building is deteriorating and the taxes and other expenses on its renovation could be much higher.

He, however, said that he is not in favour of the state-owned building of a hotel in New York.

While responding to a question about general elections in Pakistan, the foreign minister said that the polls will be held in due time.

"Imran Khan wants snap polls so that he can rig the election," Bilawal said.

He further stated that institutions have moved from a controversial to constitutional role but "there are some politicians who are spreading hate" and giving political differences the colour of enmity.