Difference between 2013 and 2018 is peace in Karachi: Maryam

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz congratulated the nation on peaceful Karachi and said that it was the difference between 2013 and 2018.

She said that international cricket had been restored in Pakistan due to the efforts of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. In a social media message, Maryam Nawaz said, “International cricket returns to Karachi that once was a terror stricken city. Thank you Nawaz Sharif. Even PPP govt couldn’t do it.”

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the people and security forces had rendered matchless sacrifices for restoration of peace in the country.

She said the successful conduct of PSL in Karachi was an evidence of it becoming a ‘City of Lights’ again. In a statement on Sunday she said the enthusiasm of people of Karachi was worth seeing as the city had come out of the reign of fear and was back on its lively galore.

She said due to PML-N government’s efforts the country had become a cradle of peace. Welcoming the foreign as well as national players Marriyum Aurangzeb said their arrival had not only revived sports activities in Pakistan but also added to the zest and fervour of our people. She prayed for lasting peace in the country and successful conclusion of the mega cricketing event.