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.