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PM again expresses reservations about Senate chairman election

By Our Correspondent
March 26, 2018

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Sunday that proactive policies and a pragmatic approach adopted by the PML-N government had contributed towards restoration of normalcy in Karachi. He on the occasion also registered his reservations about the recent election of Senate chairman and regretted that integrity of parliament was compromised that may not be a good omen for democratic culture in the country.

Talking to the members of business community belonging to the metropolis here on Sunday, he said being in Karachi and witnessing enthusiasm of Karachiites with regard to the PSL final match was a source of extreme joy and satisfaction for him as the head of the government.

It is due to concerted efforts of the PML-N government that industrialists and investors who, prior to 2013, were contemplating to move their businesses abroad are today more than confident to focus more on their own city and country as compared to any other part of the world, said the prime minister. Emphasizing that the PML-N will complete its tenure on May 31 this year and that general elections will be held in time, he said the major objective of any government was to strengthen the economy and maintain law and order. "By the grace of Allah, the PML government has accomplished these targets," he added. The prime minister said our resources are limited and therefore at times difficult decisions have to be made. "However, despite all the odds we did our best to maintain our economic growth," he said reminding that low GDP growth leads to inflation.

He said the PML-N government was focused on achieving 6pc growth rate, however, owing to the politics of sit-ins and Panama the economy had to suffer. He said a strong economy is crucial for national stability and urged the business community to play their role in raising exports and streamlining industrial growth. He urged the business community to play an active role in this regard and assured them that they would always be kept on board in matters related to economic development.

The prime minister said the PML-N has been able to realise most of its commitments made under its election manifesto in 2013-14 and the country has managed to overcome the energy crisis while CPEC has also put it on the path of development. "Infrastructure development made during our current tenure is exemplary in national history and has opened fresh vistas of progress and prosperity for all the citizens of the country," he said.

Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, State Minister for Information Maryam Aurangzaib, Adviser to PM Miftah Ismail and Special Assistant Mussadaq Malik were also present on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday congratulated the whole nation on successful hosting of Pakistan Super League (PSL) final editions in Pakistan. In a press statement issued by the PM Office media wing, the prime minister said the PML-N government under the vision and promise of its supreme leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had been bringing back all the delight and excitement, associated with the mega cricket event. The prime minister expressed his confidence that hosting of the PSL final in Karachi would boost its image in the world. The PSL had infused new vigour in the nation and the government would continue its efforts under the same passion and sincerity.

“Revival of national economy, restoration of peace and promotion of sports are clear indication of government’s performance, “ he added.

The prime minister said the PML-N government always steered the country out of darkness and brightened it up.

“Former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s vision, cooperation of the provincial government, role of armed forces and the law enforcement agencies had led to restoration of peace and happiness in Karachi," observed the PM.