SIALKOT (NNI): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that those demanding his resignation have repeatedly been rejected by people of Pakistan.
Addressing members of the business community at Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), he said, “Despite massive pressure and destabilization attempts, the government has launched mega projects in infrastructure and communication sectors worth billions of rupees.” He said, “No one could prove even a penny of corruption. There are no allegations of corruption in public exchequer but his family is being held accountable for forty-four years.” He said, “Today’s Pakistan is much better than the one he inherited in 2013.”
The Prime Minister said, “First attempts were made to destabilize his government through sit-ins on the pretext of rigging in elections, then came the second phase of sit-ins and now he is facing third onslaught. Unscrupulous elements do not understand dynamics of development and are interested in only ousting of Nawaz Sharif.” Nawaz Sharif expressed the confidence that he will emerge victorious. He said, “Never ever in the history of the country so many mega projects in different sectors and regions were launched as were implemented during the last four years.”
The Prime Minister said, “Despite financial constraints, he has embarked upon a comprehensive programme for construction and improvement of motorways and highways.” He said, “Work is progressing ahead on Sialkot-Lahore Motorway besides Lahore-Multan Motorway. Similarly, Karachi-Hyderabad section of Karachi-Lahore Motorway is almost ready for inauguration on 14th of next month. Contract for Sukkur-Hyderabad portion is being awarded.” Referring to Balochistan, the Prime Minister said, “Apart from development activities, steps have been taken to restore peace and as a consequence it has effectively been mainstreamed with the rest of the country.”
The Prime Minister said, “A number of projects in energy sector have been initiated, load-shedding has been reduced significantly and it will be eliminated next year. The cost of generation has come down from Rs 15 a unit in 2013 to Rs 10 a unit now and is set to further slide to Rs 8.” Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, “Had there been no negative politics Pakistan could have touched new heights of progress and development.” He pointed out that, “The stock market index that stood at just 19000 points in 2013 surged to over 44000 recently and dropped by ten thousand points due to negative politics.” The Prime Minister announced that Lowari tunnel project has been completed due to keen interest of his Government and he will inaugurate it today (Thursday).
Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated Riazuddin Sheikh Business and Trade Centre at SCCI. During interaction, the office-bearers of SCCI and local businessmen stressed continuity of investor-friendly policies under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister. The business community said, “The Prime Minister’s economic policies had reinforced the confidence of domestic investors and were vital for economic stability.”
The businessmen lauded the economic turnaround achieved under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and expressed satisfaction over the conducive business environment coupled with improved security situation. They appreciated that the government had aptly overcome energy crisis in the country. The businessmen lauded the Prime Minister’s initiative of constructing Lahore-Sialkot Motorway and said it would not only augment economic activities but also connect Sialkot with CPEC. Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif, Commerce Minister Khurram Dastagir and Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal were also present on the occassion.
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