PM inviting PTI again for talks a positive development: governor

By Our Correspondent

January 31, 2025

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider speaks during a meeting at Governor House in this image taken on May 27, 2024. — Facebook/Sardar Saleem Haider Khan

LAHORE : Punjab Governor Sardar SaleemHaider Khan said Prime Minister ShahbazSharif 's re-invitation to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for talks is a positive development for the country.

He emphasised the importance of finding solutions to all problems through dialogue. He stated that all political parties in the country, including the opposition, should work together to play a positive role in the development and prosperity of the country.

He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation led by General Manager Lahore Cluster National Bank of Pakistan Dilbar Hussain Khan at the Governor House Lahore. Vice President National Bank Sardar M Ali was also present in the meeting.

Governor Punjab said that the State Bank’s announcement of interest rate reduction was due to the Prime Minister’s better and positive policies. The governor of Punjab said that the reduction in the policy rate will have a positive impact on the country's economy and other sectors. He said that continuity of policies is important for the country's economic development. The Governor of Punjab said that the total foreign exchange in the country has now exceeded 16 billion dollars, which is good news. The governor of Punjab said that country's economy is moving towards development due to the positive thinking of the country's two major political parties.

Governor of Punjab said that the National Bank of Pakistan is the identity of the country, which has proven its performance in this modern era. He said that the National Bank's provision of salaries of government employees and payments to retired employees and widow pensioners in a good and timely manner is commendable.

The governor further said that the PPP will not only encourage every step taken by the government for the welfare of the people but will also stand by the government. He said that all political parties of the country, including the opposition, should work together for the development and prosperity of the country and the nation.