Revival: New govt ready to fix economy, says Nawaz

The energy shortage is the most serious problem and all efforts would be made to overcome it, says Nawaz.


APP May 22, 2013
The heads of public departments would be appointed strictly on merit with a view to bolster the economy and tackle other national crises. PHOTO: FILE

ISLAMABAD:


Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said that his government will make all out efforts to revamp the economy, overcome the energy crisis on priority basis, and create special boards to revive public corporations like Pakistan International Airlines, Water and Power Development Authority, Pakistan Railways, Pakistan Steel Mills and others by improving their management.


He added that the heads of public departments would be appointed strictly on merit with a view to bolster the economy and tackle other national crises.

He said that the PML-N government would initiate a crash programme not only to end the energy shortage but also to create job opportunities for the educated youth, skilled labour and professionals in addition to providing relief poor families.

Nawaz said that the energy shortage was the most serious problem and all efforts would be made to overcome it.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 23rd,  2013.

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COMMENTS (2)

sterry | 10 years ago | Reply

As long as he gets the chance to finish his term, I am sure that Sharif will deliver; Look at the Motorways and Metro Bus. That's why the stock market is up these days!

MHK | 10 years ago | Reply

I just hope and pray that Nawaz Sharif fulfills his promises..it will be a pleasent surprise

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