Energy crisis will take years to be resolved: PM Nawaz
Agreements signed with Chinese president will be a 'game-changer' for Pakistan, says Nawaz
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the energy crisis in the country is going to take several years to resolve despite a large chunk of his time going into meeting the country's energy demands.
"Pakistan has several problems that it cannot fix in one day. The electricity problem is one which will take several years to solve. There is no quick fix solution," said Nawaz before departing for London from Berlin, Germany.
The premier, while addressing a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday, spoke about his brief visit to China and the various documents that were signed with the Chinese president.
"While I was in China, huge developments were made through which we will hopefully eradicate load-shedding in Pakistan," he said.
"China is supporting Pakistan," said Nawaz, adding that the agreements signed with the Chinese president will be a 'game changer for Pakistan'.
Referring to military operations against banned outfits, the premier said he is trying to change the global perception about Pakistan. "As soon as there is something related to terrorism, fingers are pointed at Pakistan first. We want to change this. Today, Pakistan is engaged in a war on terror which people should support," said Nawaz.
Further, he spoke about how the rupee has strengthened in the country, and hit out at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan in this regard.
"Prior to the dharnas, the rate of the rupee was at Rs99 against the dollar. After the dharnas, it rose to Rs104," he said.
"First talk about building a 'Naya Khyber-Pakhtnkhwa', then talk about building a 'Naya Pakistan'," the prime minister added.
Additionally, the premier spoke about improving relations with neighbouring countries such as India and Afghanistan.
"Pakistan has several problems that it cannot fix in one day. The electricity problem is one which will take several years to solve. There is no quick fix solution," said Nawaz before departing for London from Berlin, Germany.
The premier, while addressing a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday, spoke about his brief visit to China and the various documents that were signed with the Chinese president.
"While I was in China, huge developments were made through which we will hopefully eradicate load-shedding in Pakistan," he said.
"China is supporting Pakistan," said Nawaz, adding that the agreements signed with the Chinese president will be a 'game changer for Pakistan'.
Referring to military operations against banned outfits, the premier said he is trying to change the global perception about Pakistan. "As soon as there is something related to terrorism, fingers are pointed at Pakistan first. We want to change this. Today, Pakistan is engaged in a war on terror which people should support," said Nawaz.
Further, he spoke about how the rupee has strengthened in the country, and hit out at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan in this regard.
"Prior to the dharnas, the rate of the rupee was at Rs99 against the dollar. After the dharnas, it rose to Rs104," he said.
"First talk about building a 'Naya Khyber-Pakhtnkhwa', then talk about building a 'Naya Pakistan'," the prime minister added.
Additionally, the premier spoke about improving relations with neighbouring countries such as India and Afghanistan.