The premier was speaking in Chakwal after he laid the foundation of two projects - Chakwal-Sohawa Road and Chakwal-Rawalpindi Road.
The project would cost Rs8.5 billion and both roads will be constructed as dual carriageways.
Recognising the importance of the project for the local population, the PM directed the authorities to extend the width of the road and complete the construction work in one year.
The premier also announced to make “Chakwal by-pass” part of the project in order to minimise the inter city traffic density.
On June 27, PTI had announced its plan to hold a march against alleged rigging in the May 11 general elections last year at Islamabad's D-Chowk.
The government had later announced that it will also hold an Independence Day rally at the same location on the same day, setting up a possible showdown with PTI. On July 12, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid had said that Imran Khan will be among many politicians who will be invited to the rally.
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lol, looking at the comments its pretty obvious paid machinery is at work. At least make it look real. too obvious way too obvious.
@Truth: dude it the blessed month of Ramadan stop speaking lies so big
@Nasir: As someone already said, even the comments these days are paid for by PML-N, in its desperation for sticking to power despite its fake mandate. Just as PML-N didn't need people's votes to assume power, the people don't need such a "government" to sanction its protests.
What happened to the so called democracy that all these politicians keep talking about. Isn't protest a democratic right of the people?
@Irfan Ghani: One does not hold public ceremonies of marriage when people are being killed and displaced out of houses. Imran Khan is a populist poitician and is aware of the developed democracies. When parliaments do not act on National issues due to the ruling majority, direct democracy is initiated by the people who protest and hold peaceful public rallies. The elected parliamentarians are then free to participate including those from the ruling party. Only a police State or a military rule can stop such actions. Mr Nawaz Sharif is a fool and lacks the intellect to feel the tide ar gainst him.
Rex Minor
Imran should answer Arsalan Iftikhar's queries. Does Imran fulfill requirements of Article 62 and 63.
Imran wants to celebrate Youm-e-Azadi as Youm-e-Barbadi. He wants to snatch the happiness of independence day from Pakistanis.
Few thousand people gathered by PTI in Islamabad cannot change the mandate given by millions of people of Pakistan. PTI is on the wrong track.
This is 21st century while Imran Khan is doing the politics of 20th century. KPK government should get example from Shahbaz Sharif who is working for Punjab with full dedication. These rallies and long marches will destroy the economy of Pakistan.
Imran took oath as MNA. He should come to Parliament to discuss all matters. The method of agitation will give nothing positive for Pakistan. There is no sane man in PTI who can teach illiterate Imran.
@nabeel: You are absolutely right I fully support your comments.
Dear Mr. Nawaz Shareef!! Please end this unrest once and for all. Get those four constituencies rechecked.
P.S. we all know that you never will, cuz you rigged them yourself
Where is that new KPK that was to be built in 90 days? Now a year is gone but there is no new KPK. Imran can only blame and abuse others. On the other hand, PTIs performance is the poorest as compared to other provinces. If Shahbaz Sharif is appointed CM of KPK, I am sure things will start becoming better.
Imran, If you really want democracy , let this Govt work some time, Also make your KPK Govt Model for other provinces.
Why do Inqilabees and their leader do not answer Arsalan Iftikhar's questions?
Nawaz Sharif is quite right in saying that no one should create unrest on August 14. What is wrong in this statement. This statement is wrong for those who want to create unrest on August 14. These people are trying to destroy the independence day. They are least concerned about the bad image that will go the entire world.
When PML-N took the government in 2013, stock market was 18000 points. It crossed 29000 points within one year. It was a great success of the government.Imran could not digest it and he started politics of agitation. Since then stock market is coming down. Even a common man can get the result that Imran is not sincere with Pakistan. His every move is for the destruction of the country.
It is a fact that Imran Khan is playing a very bad role for Pakistan nowadays as directed to him by Establishment. His politics of agitation will leave bad impact on Pakistan’s economy. Stock Exchange has also been affected since the start of protests by PTI. Inflow of foreign investment in Pakistan will also be affected.
I never take Imran serious because he never speaks truth. His speeches are full of lies and abuses. He seems to be an un-educated man.
Thanks for insulting my judgement, choice adn intellect.
I am a regular reader of Express tribune, Am Allhamd o lilah highly educated and do not get paid to write this But seriously you PTI folks need to take a Chill Pill, you will burn yourself with the speed you are going. You are taking all of us Pakistanis to DESTINATION DISASTER.
Quite a lot compensated pro-PMLN comments!
PMLN media cell seems to be in full swing all over social media!
Nobody can stop the Azadi March.
PMLN's government is taking the country down - it is worse government than even PPP's.
Looking at the comments one with eyes and brain can easily see how these comments are being posted ! The party which is not allowing to verify votes in four constituencies is talking about getting votes from all over Pakistan.... Rest in Peace PML N - Coming Soon !
PML-N so called Public mandate only in four constituencies can't be cross checked. How come we believe they are right..Shame on N-League.
We all deserve to be ruled by these leaders as their mental level reflects ours!
Every thing is paid here......even the comments
I repent on voting for PTI. My family advised me not to vote for PTI but I did. Today I repent.
Haters will disappoint. PML-N won the elections due to votes of youth. PTI will continue their hate but Nawaz Sharif should continue his dedicated work for Pakistan. Now Imran has decided to steal the happiness of independence day from the nation.
Imran Khan, please stop giving lecture to the nation in your speeches and interviews. We know your past very well. Such a man can never lead the nation. I feel extreme pity for PTI followers who are following him.
Imran Khan is the most immature, selfish and greedy politician. PTI is suffering due to his immaturity and selfishness. His every move is for the destruction of the country.
Imran, please don't spoil our independance day. Use your brain if you have any.
Pakistan does not need external enmies in the presence of Imran Khan. He is punishing the nation because they voted for PML(N). He has forgotten that people of KPK voted for him on the slogan of CHANGE. Where is change? PTI is an absolute failure in KPK.
@Iram: The path PTI is treading on, is nothing but a collision course, IK has just rendered assemblies ineffective, why cant all of this be discussed in house not at D-chowk, or why cant PTI simply resign.
Imran, you blamed Arsalan iftikhar. He resigned and answered your baseless questions in a press conference. Now it is your turn. Please hold a press conference and answer his questions. I am ashamed of voting for you. Please return my vote. I shall never repeat this mistake.
Imran and Tahir ul qadri are the hindrance in the way of Pakistan's progress. Both are doing what is directed to them by establishment. Both are enemies of Pakistan and strategic partner of TTP. Allah bless Pakistan.
@Truth:
How?
Rex Minor
We'll done NS for sixers on all sides economy administration dealing with terrorists and their apologists.Im pretty much sure tide is turned.God bless you to clean Pakistan from greedy power hungry bigots.
Bravo NS.
No hope from PTI, Tahir ul qadri, PML-Q and Sheikh Rasheed who are puppets of establishment. Their only motive is to destabilize Pakistan and democracy. Only hope for Pakistan is Nawaz Sharif.
I am from KPK and practically there is no government in KPK. Very poor governance. Budget of KPK is being used by PTI for arranging public rallies in Punjab. No mega-project is installed in KPK during last one year. Province is having very poor infrastructure. I think PTI should focus on KPK instead of doing Marches and Rallies.
@Iram: Really you people don't need permission to destroy Pakistan. You people are already doing so.
Why Imran Khan and PTI Nooras do not answer Arsalan Iftikhar's questions? Imran does not fulfill the requirements of Article 62 and 63. He should resign from Parliament.
All my prayers for respected Nawaz Sharif. May give him success, health and long life. I am sure haters cannot harm him. I have never seen Nawaz Sharif using abusive language for others. On the other hands, Imran always uses abusive language in his speeches and interviews.
PTI's present politics of agitation can badly affect the economy of Pakistan. There will be problems in the inflow of Foreign Direct Investment. But Imran is not thinking about Pakistan. He is only concerned about himself. He is taking revenge from Pakistanis because they did not vote for PTI. PTI lost in 2013 and will lose in the next electios as well. PTI's every move is for the destruction of Pakistan.
Imran should wait till 2018 as his next defeat is due in 2018.
PTI's present politics is the insult of those Pakistanis who voted for PML-N. Public gave mandate for 5 years. Imran should wait for 5 years and focus on KPK. Performance of present federal government is far far better as compared to previous governments.
Imran is a confused man. He goes on changing his demands. He has become mad due to hunger of power.
Yes, PTI should not destroy independance day. Very wrong message will go the international community.
For decades these fundo politicians have black mailed weak civilian governments putting the country on destruction path.This ugly culture has to be finished.It is heartening that this government is showing seriousness to end this ugly practice.Black mailers are coward but mean people hence understand language of force.
Instead of D chowk imran khan should protest in peshawar... Imran khan has made d chowk a massi berra ... on 14 august we should celeberate independance the way we do in twin cities... No restrictions and no security checks..
So tired of these two bickering boys. They should be sent to a reform school
Oops...... looks like the temperature and pressure is rising inside the boiler. I hope independence day comes and goes without 'fireworks'
We don't need your permission sir.
PML is gone. Nawas is on path of self destruction. God bless Pakistan