Key stances

• Has been a strong proponent of CPEC.
• Has taken a critical stance on US policies, stressing Pakistan's sovereignty.
• Criticised 'unseen forces' for threatening the democratic order while stressing on the need for national unity.
• Critical of accountability drive initiated by NAB ahead of the 2018 elections; believes it akin to pre-poll rigging.
• Had at one point dismissed any chance of elections being influenced through the judiciary or muzzling of media.
• Had at one point been supportive of dialogue and normalisation of ties with India.