ISLAMABAD: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah on Friday said it appears that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan cannot postpone his long march due to political reasons.

Speaking to media representatives outside Parliament House in Islamabad, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader said political parties trying to mediate in the ongoing political crisis were not siding with the government but trying to save the system.

He said political parties have given countless sacrifices for the restoration of democracy in the country.

The PPP leader was also of the opinion that the government should allow PTI to go forward with its long march, adding that the crisis can be resolved if the government demonstrates some magnanimity.

Responding to a question, Shah said it was not possible to implement a minus one formula in the current political crisis, adding that no party would be okay with the exclusion of its leader from the political arena.

The PPP leader said it would have been better if the long march was delayed until after the reforms in the electoral process.

He said in case the country has to undergo mid-term elections, those would be held under the supervision of the current Election Commission.