Those who set example of inefficiency trying to misguide nation: Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said those who set examples of inefficiency are trying to misguide the nation. 

He said peace and development had a paramount importance for people of Pakistan not confrontation and chaos. The minister, who visited different localities of his constituency, including Barka, Papen Bangla and others, was talking to notables and elected representatives. 

The minister said those who did nothing for the country as well as the nation and set examples of inefficiency during their tenure were trying to misguide the nation by levelling false allegations just to hide their incompetence. "In spite of their lies, we will speak truth. It is a fact that the people will decide. Our intentions are good and we have clean hands. We have a courage to face all circumstance and we will face them in future as well," he said.

"Politics is name of service and argument but it should not be done with insults and provocation. Those who change their parties cause bad name for the good and democratic principles, he said, adding that respect is gained through character and not ranks.

Nisar said the most difficult task was to govern Pakistan where at one side there was a heap of problems and on other side expectations of people, but thanks to Allah Almighty, the government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was endeavouring to resolve problems of people and come up to their expectations.

Regarding the performance, he said there existed a clear difference between Pakistan of 2017 and Pakistan of past, adding that the situation would further improve in the days to come.

Nisar said he took politics as public service and not as business or to mint money. Referring to the development work in his constituency, Nisar said during his 32 years political career, particularly during his governmental tenure, he managed to execute a lot of development work and served the people with commitment.

The minister said those who changed parties and political direction and repeatedly came to power did not had the strength or ability to put a brick of development in the area. He urged the local elders and dignitaries to point out problems of people and play an active role in their resolution.

He said the elected representatives of the area should also play their role in eliminating problems like corruption and nepotism from the police and other government departments and work for justice keeping in mind religious principles.

The minister said curbing of corruption at grassroots level can only be made with the cooperation and help of people. During the meeting, people of the area also discussed matters of national interests and presented problems of the area.

Replying to a question about cricket, he said organising cricket matches in the country would improve the country's image. Politics and point scoring on all matters is inappropriate, he said.