Nawaz Sharif pointed out that the government has already made a remarkable achievement in resolving the issue of circular debt and is now getting the problem of load-shedding gradually under control. PHOTO: FILE
RAIWIND: With two terror incidents on Eid day, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reiterated his resolve to overcome the challenges faced by the country through effective measures, Radio Pakistan reported.
Addressing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentarians‚ party workers and people from various walks of life at his resident in Raiwind‚ the premier said that his government will rise to the expectations and aspirations of the people.
Nawaz said that the government inherited a number of challenges from the previous regime‚ but the party was sincerely working to bring the country out of crises.
The prime minister pointed out that the government has already made a remarkable achievement in resolving the issue of circular debt and is now gradually getting the problem of load-shedding under control.
Nawaz further remarked the whole nation was celebrating Eidul Fitr in a sorrowful atmosphere due to the terrorism incidents in different areas. However, he said that the government is determined to eliminate terrorism and restore peace and stability in the country.
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If the PM was serious, than the first step would be to shut down the Madrassas, which have been the breeding ground for these cockroaches, than actually seek outside help to deal with them, as its quite obvious that its beyond your institutions ability. Leave your Ghairat to one side and please ask Uncle Sam to assist, which they may oblige, however your sweeter than honey friend will not help as it simply not good business for them, rest assure ! Sadly there are no other options here, as the future is likely to be very bleak, and very strong possibility is that the state will implode from within in next few years on its current course.
He's full of hot air as always.
Oh yeah... By visiting Saudi Arabia...
I will believe he has the courage to stop terrorism when he arrests the TTP sympathizers and mullahs that are supporting these killers in Pakistan...start with munawar....fazl....and others who blatantly call for jihad against the west...they are the corrupted religious officials who have brought your country down to its lowest point...
Only way to control terrorism is to stop reliance on USA, UK, UNO, Saudi Arabia, UAE etc. Start believing in yourself and clamp down on extremist groups with honest aggression without fearing backlash or fear of losing votes.... Give protection to minorities and try to make it QuaideAzam's Pakistan........where everyone is free to adhere to his Iman and hatred is frowned upon.....
Good. About time, isn't it. And better that Bhatta terrorism unleasehd on Karachi people by PPP's Amn Committee gangs and MQM, ANP, JQSM, Jiye Sind is also tackled with same zeal
"Government fully committed to eliminate terrorism."
No; it is NOT.
If not immediately now then when? No more lame excuses and if there is any hurdle by any state machinery then OPEN-UP.
This is nothing but lip service. How can anyone take Nawaz Sharif seriously when senior members in his own party such as Rana Sanaullah are members of Lashkar Jhangvi and who authorised a monthly stipend for the terrorist mastermind Malik Ishaq. Terrorism will thrive under this regime. This is like a terrorist calling a terrorist a terrorist!
Mr PM pl first and foremost task is to ELIMINATE terrorism in all its shapes from our society.
Government is "fully committed", but will not take action in the larger interest of the country..
It is not acceptable price to pay at the cost of unstable & week Afghanistan. Lets start with Haqanis terror network & LEJ, then TTP & Quetta shora.
first step , is taken without the plan of second and third steps. good luck.
@Haseeb: It all depends on how serious Mr PM is about protecting the lives of innocent Pakistanis, which I don't think he, or any other politician or a military general, is. PM would happily avail a chance to please his saudi "royal" friends than saving the lives of a few hundred, rather thousand, Pakistanis.
Fire your interior minister, and Punjab's law minister.
punjab govt supporting LeJ. ...........????
Prime Minister is interested in eliminating terrorism but TTP
Mr.P.M. if you really serious ...start eliminating terrorist from Punjab along with Rana Sanullah
Should I take it as a new phase of rhetoric of negotiations............?????
wow... I am so impressed.
yackety-yak yackety-yak blah blah blah blah...........before starting his everyday monotonous repetitions and singing the same boring children lori for the naive and gullible people, he himself wear earplugs...............to avoid the very high risk of auto-hypnosis!
There is no doubt ultimately the terrorists will lose as they are fighting a losing battle. By fighting this war half heartedly we are just prolonging our misery.
There is no doubt ultimately the terrorists will lose as they are fighting a losing battle. By fighting this war half heatedly we are just prolonging our misery.
If you were sincere you would start by cutting down your visits to KSA.
First have courage to get rid of Lashkar e Jhangvi.
The problem with Pakistan and even with world is that basically they do not understand or using the word terrorism in wrong context. The is no terrorism and if there will not be if there is real system of justice and the system prove itself, if there is honest leadership and no race for power, if there is having space for considering the voice of suppressor, if there is no fake propaganda and the whole world respect others diversity of culture, faith, believes and system of living, if there provide time and have honest effort to teach and consider the opponent and if there is no use of force to divert the people according to oneself.
Blah Blay What a statement ? False promises, just how to complete next 5 years. You will give stars to us. We do not need motor ways, mills, and your reforms to improve our life what we need is personal security and safety for all Pakistanes. Can you do this? I dought?
Immediate action required. So act as soon as possible and show results in days, not in weeks.
So, invite in the Americans and their drones and quit the half-hearted rhetoric. Start killing these animals.
Reality is that Terrorists are far more committed and ahead of you, Mr PM.
Mr. PM, First Eid Mubarak.
More importantly, Pls forget about everything else, may be even electricity and roads. Pls finish this menace.
I was just in Bangalore and saw such harmonious Eid that melted my heart. Beautiful people and decorations and even had some haleem. We even an interesting chat about the origin of Eid. Why not in Lahore next year?
Regards// ..A Well wisher
I think some clarification is required here, what Nawaz Sharif actually meant was: Government fully committed to continuously talk about eliminating terrorism, but actually do nothing meaningful to eliminate it.
The day government will overcome the core problem of terrorism, Pakistan will start standing on its own feet.
The country is in war like sitation with the militants and terrorists.
By hook or by crook, the terrorism has to be eliminated for the sake of the country and the nation.
We must construct more jails on war footings in every city so that when militants and terrorists are arrested they should be tried by the anti-terrorists courts.
We also need to appoint more judges for daily hearing of the cases.
Those who are already waiting for the death penalty, death warrants should be served and they should be hanged without any further delay.
No society will tolerate that innocent people should die in bomb blasts and terrorists when arrested should be released on bails due to want of evidences.
Unless the government will not use the iron hand, terrorism related incidents will not come to an end.
The government is answerable to the young children whose fathers are killed by the terrorists whether in target killings or suicude bombing.
Mr. PM. When shall we see some concrete steps out of this "commitment"?
NS and IK are making us loose all the hope in democracy. The last govt and these two too haven't been able to done any legislation against terrorism. What have our govts done to strengthen security agencies?
Waiting for prompt action against terrorism / extremism. But I don't know why I doubt his half hearted commitment.
can we see it please, a glimmer of your commitment if not more?
Honorable PM, governments commitment to eliminate terrorism sound sweet BUT what we want to see governments practical steps, only word "commitment" won't bring peace. Secondly, TTP n related terrorist setups needs to be faced up front in their homes, their eating n resting places, freezing their funds channels, taking over their properties, their sympathizers, protectors etc all in one approach will be the recipe. They don't need arrests, courts or other facilities, they need iron fist eliminating methods. You can't talk with beasts, killers of innocent men, woman n children. Calling or even suggesting that they are human n muslim itself an insult to Islam n name Muslim.
Dear Government, can I please request a milestones paper for determination to "eliminate terrorism" Thanks.
Don’t wait until it’s too late' to decide.