ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will address the nation in the evening today and talk about steps being taken to eliminate terrorism in the country, Express News reported on Saturday.
This will be Sharif's second national address after his government took power after the May 11 elections.
He is also expected to announce different youth programmes, including laptop and easy loan schemes. A Rs15 billion youth package had been approved by the federal cabinet earlier on Friday.
The prime minister will also take the nation into confidence with regards to the peace talks with Taliban.
In his first national address, Sharif had expressed his resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism‚ improve the economy‚ address power crisis and pursue good relations with all neighbouring countries in the region, including India.
Sharif had also promised major projects including a housing scheme for the poor, an improved road network. He had also pointed towards the trade corridor which will run the entire length of Pakistan and connect the port of Gwadar with Kashgar.
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during this situation continiuos dialog with taliban
time?
I Passed 10th Class In 69% Marks ,now I'm In 1st year: What Accounced for laptop for 10th Class Student's or not?
Dear Sirs,
I very strongly believe that there is real need for cultural change in general public mood. The people of Pakistan are extremely courageous people. They have tolerated many dictatorships and have sustained poverty and disability over very long period of time. Now I suggest to the people of Pakistan to fully co-operate with Mr Sharif.Government. And work together to lasting prosperity. It is no good to put blame on the Government. People must accept resposibility with clear accountability before law. A well disciplined nation can make extensive progress no matter how many hurdles are in the way.
Lawlessness never produce any good results. Obeying the law should be the prime objective of every citizen of Pakistan. Any body who is breaking the law of Pakistan must be punished in public so that intended culprit can learn a lesson with their own eyes.
There are many problems and Mr Sharif's Government urgently need the co-operation and understanding of all people of all entities. People of Pakistan must work together and live together in a harmoneous society according to the teaching of Islam. Killing muslim people is not a solution to problem. People must discuss problems openly with the authorities and workout the solution.
I believe, if people co-operate fully with Mr Sharif's Government to enable him to bring lasting change in Pakistan Thank you & God Bless
He speaks so slow, Going to take a nap to listen it fully in evening :)
War Against Taliban Starts
commonality between Morsi and NS: Morsi comes to power so does NS Morsi addresses the Nation so does NS Morsi ousted by Army so does-----stay tune match is in progress
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. We are eagerly waiting to hear this gem of a speech. Please do not forget to tell us more about the Bullet Trains.
It's convenient to blame the rich. In reality, most people --- regardless of socioeconomic standing --- don't pay taxes. A huge chunk of the middle, lower middle and lower classes also do not pay taxes. The problem is persistent across classes. Adding more taxes is not the solution --- TAX COLLECTION of existing taxes is.
PM is going to announce Laptops and Lollipops. That's what we want.
The less he addresses the people the better...........because he totally lacks credibility at this stage.
@ KHAN SHAHZAIB Just discussing to fool this nation. Even they know, they cant do anything
Atleast, this gentleman is talking about real issues. Remember the first speech of Gilani - initial half an hour just praise for Shaheed Bibi... and then praising democracy, no real issues.
Dear Prime minister, we don't want to listen you, thanks
100 Days of THE MOST EXPERIENCED TEAM - No Foreign Minister, No Defence Minister, No Commerce Minister, No Law Minister - NAB Chairman still be appointed and looking for such person who will not open cases of PMLN and PPP - INFLATION on TOP - DEBTS Increase - Dollar at Highest rate - POVERTY Increased more than 100% on essential - ELECTRICITY rates increased drastictly - FLOUR rates at highest level in the region - Illegal collection SECURITY CHARGES on GAS Meter - INDIRECT TAXES Increased - Abnormal Jump in PETROL Prices (While Pakistan producing 50% Fuel from country resources) - PIA, STEEL MILL still under poor Management - NO change in THANA KACHARI culture - Increase in CRIME RATES in Punjab
As many departments and COUNTRY is not running properly therefore I AM AFRAID THEY WILL BE READY TO PRIVITZE THE ARMY, AIRFORCE, ATOMIC PLANTS, EVEN PAKISTAN TO HAVE IMPROVED PERFOMANCE
WELL DONE PMLN
Please must compare his today's speech with before elections speeches. He was bragging in public meetings that they have the most experienced team and plan for every problem but see their performance they don't neither they have team (No FM, LM) nor plan (privatization of 35 institutes).
You changed everything in just 100 days, e.g. petrol price, dollar exchange rate, sales tax. Thanks for changing our lives.
Talk talk and talk but no action. When will the rich of this country starts paying their income taxes?