All available resources to be utilised to look after IDPs, says Nawaz

The premier complimented the armed forces for effectively carrying out the operation.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif while reviewing the progress of the ongoing military operation in North Waziristan and relief efforts for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) said on Tuesday that all available resources will be utilised to look after the IDPs, according to Radio Pakistan.

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal and Minister for SAFRON Abdul Qadir Baloch were part of a consultative meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Nawaz lauded the armed forces on progress made in the operation and also appreciated Abdul Qadir Baloch over efforts made for the IDPs.

Arrangements to celebrate Independence Day in a traditional manner were also reviewed during the meeting. The premier said that August 14 should be celebrated  in a befitting manner as it the day of progress and prosperity for the country.

The Prime Minister said 14th of August being day for progress and prosperity of the country should be celebrated in a befitting manner.