In an interview, the PM said he is ready to listen to the opposition and remove its grievances whether they sit with him before or after the long march.
The prime minister regretted that certain elements are out to create lawlessness and violence by following the path of agitation. However, he said the people are fully aware of their designs and will not let them succeed.
Sharif went on to add political problems are always resolved through dialogue and understanding and not through protests and marches.
The prime minister said the judiciary and other institutions are working independently to address complaints of the opposition and they must be trusted.
He said the Zarb-e Azb Operation in North Waziristan has reached a decisive stage and while the entire nation is fully backing the operation, the opposition parties must also support the armed forces and the IDPs.
He said those in the opposition must play a positive and constructive role in the larger interest of the country.
To another question, the prime minister said the government is taking steps to enhance power generation. He said the government will not sit idle unless it resolves the power crisis.
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@Ch. Allah Daad: Mian sb brave leader, hahahaha, nice joke.
Dear Mr PM, All men desperately do what is on top of their list. That's usually an invisible list only printed in the subconscious of a man. No man can say he did something that he did not want. But a smart man quickly realize his mistake, repent and compensate for it. Foolish men just make excuses and lengthen their misery. Such smartness develop over a millennia. Short cut: Get away from all. Lock yourself in repent & think deep. Because it's not possible that a rich, powerful & experienced man of your stature can't overcome "a twisted thigh muscle". I feel sorry for your desperation Sir. I never voted for you. Actually I hated you. But I think you need help. A word of wisdom: Just don't bring a calamity upon yourself by your own hands. The worst moment for a man is when he himself is responsible for his own demise, no? Keep a cool head Sir & tell yourself; I can come out of it. I am a survivor. I did it before and I can do it again.
@PTI VOTER: Don't bother wasting your time...Mian sahib will steal your vote anyway.
@Blithe: Well, at least two are coming.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/744230/imrans-sons-will-travel-to-pakistan-to-join-azadi-march/
I only wish Mian sahib could convince his sons to do business in Pakistan, instead of making money for UK and Saudi economies.
@Nasir Mahmood: how can you call a Provincial man a States man? The guy is a peasant or have you had a chance to meet with him? Imran Khan is no different but atleast he is an ex sports man and excites the youth.
Rex Minor
Just when you thought; "I own my land and who will bother me here if I keep robbing my own people" Guess what? Someone rose from the same land and challenged your claim! Well! You didn't even try to get out of your sanctuary to look around and make friends, did you? **Now the land under your own feet is sliding toward the cliff, isn't it? Devastating, isn't it?
@Blithe atleast he isnt making Pakistani politics a 'family' business...think Mariam Nawaz, Hamza Shahbaz, Balawal Bhutto....and you really call fighting for justice as misleading the youth...seems that you are the one mislead....especially when you are supporting someone who made false promises (how he would treat Zardari after getting re elected and then giving him the Guard of Honor!!!) or 'how promises to finish load shedding in a year were 'jazbaati' promises'
It is good to deceit ones own self to avoid fear but what about your tactics and appearance that tells another story.... an era of corruption would come to an end ...... in-sha-ALLAH
Main sahib we love you. Thank you for speaking out to the nation. It was so long we didn't heard from you. Wish your government the best of luck.
IK could you simply bring your three children to Pakistan to participate in this "tsunami".
Stop misleading the Pakistani youth when you can't bring your three children up even participate!
For a whole year of ignoring all the protests from the opposition what changed that now he wants to listen to them???? For starters how about attending the Parliament sessions, if Parliament means anything.
Amply clear that he is shaking in his boots. No more foreign tours and junkets with the whole coterie of sycophants and family.
Oh Dear, Sir you have "threatened & scared" written all over you. What are you talking about? Now please don't call us blind, dumb & void of sense and logic.
The nation knows you are statesman, allow free hand to these marchers, let them sit in Islamabad we have a big heart. I am sure this will be the end of these so-called leaders. Keep your progressive agenda for Pakistan.
I agree. They are simply shell shocked!
It seems like the only statesman left in Pakistan is Nawaz Sharif. Hats off to him for dealing with all of those who just want to derail democracy so Pakistan can become another unstable Arab Spring state like Libya, Egypt or Syria. Hopefully nothing will happen to democracy in Pakistan. We are one of the few functioning Muslim democracies.
Mr. Prime Minister, I must admit I didn't vote for you. But I respect my fellow citizens who did, and brought you to power. Now you're my Prime Minister and I will support you for the remainder of your term, I will judge your performance, and will decide my vote in the next election after four years. I believe millions of sane, educated Pakistanis think like me. I believe this is the only way to progress. Please be confident that an overwhelming silent majority of Pakistanis is with you. Be Strong! God bless you.
Act like a government and govern mR PM.You have majority in National Assembly but please visit NA atleast once a week Appoint heads of State organisations on merit and fil the positions Pakistan is lot larger than Lahore PM saheb.Just think of it: how a=many Sindhi Federal Secretaries do you have at present who speak sindhi language
Punjabis should step down from power for the sake of Pakistan.
PMLN government is a total joke. PPP government was 1000 times better despite hostile Iftikhar Chaudhry, Kiyani, Pasha, and conspiring Naan League.
In the end, PMLN leadership will be "sau littar wee khadda tey sau piaz wee". Just can't wait to see that day.
Mian Sahib cannot be intimidated by these anarchists. He is a very brave person and will show them the power of democracy.
Next election i am definitely voting for NS.
Denial !!!!
Well said Mr Prime Minister. You should not be threatened by any such adventure since we - the majority of Pakistan - have given you a heavy mandate and we stand by it. Keep calm and deliver!
Well said! Good statesmanship!
start packing your suit cases with dollars for a second flight,before it is too late
http://tribune.com.pk/story/60806/pml-n-threatens-long-march-awan-says-go-ahead/
Maybe mian sahib has forgotten when they were threatning long march. So when pmln do its ok but not if others do it?
Hypocrisy of the highest magnitude!!
Nawaz Sharif may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he (mostly) acts and speaks like a mature person. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of dharna khan.
This time the Prime Minister will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave army which Mr Zulfiqar Bhutto did in good old days, and what became of him is known to the world.
Rex Minor