I am a man of principles, says Sethi

Najam Sethi says providing security to political parties’ leaders was the state’s responsibility.

LAHORE:

Efforts are being made to ensure that the elections will be held in a transparent manner. That is the foremost responsibility of the caretaker government said Chief Minister Najam Sethi while addressing officials from the All Pakistan Newspapers Society and Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors on Wednesday a press statement read.

Sethi said the chief secretary and IGP would deal with the matter of transfers and posting of officials in the light of orders from the election commission. The elections will be held on time, he said.

Providing security to political parties’ leaders was the state’s responsibility, said Sethi. Several bullet proof rostrums and jammers had been purchased for political rallies, he said. Sethi stressed on greater cooperation and intelligence sharing between law enforcement agencies.

On the fence about Basant

Sethi said the government had not taken a decision about whether to allow Basant festivities yet.

He said the government would not take an irresponsible step. Kite flying could be allowed in certain parks and areas. The final decision would be taken in a cabinet meeting soon, said Sethi.

The government wants to improve the living standards, he said. Wasa has been directed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water. The sanitary conditions of hospitals are also being improved, he said. “I am a man of principles and give priority to merit,” Sethi said.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 11^th, 2013.