A file photo of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: AFP
“Swift justice is key to eradicate the menace of terrorism," the prime minister said. “Those terrorising society in the name of religion will be brought to justice.”
Addressing a business delegation at the President House along with President Mamnoon Hussain, the prime minister said that energy and terrorism were the two major challenges that the government faced and that the government was taking all possible measures to meet those challenges.
The prime minister was at the President House to meet business community delegation, prior to which he had a one-on-one meeting with the President.
The PM said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb has played an important role in dismantling the terror infrastructure, adding that the government had to take the step of the 21st Amendment and the amendment in the Army Act to tackle terrorism.
“Under the national action plan another Zarb-e-Azb is being launched to make the country peaceful,” the PM added. “These decisions have been taken in national interest and should have been taken earlier.”
Infrastructure a priority
The prime minister informed that a motorway will be built from Lahore to Karachi, adding that infrastructure development is a major priority of the government. “Our priority is to increase electricity generation as soon as possible to meet the rising demand.”
“LNG imports will help us in meeting energy demands,” the prime minister added.
Minister of Commerce, Minister for Water and Power, and Minister of Petroleum were also present.
The business delegation gave suggestions to the PM and President.
The meeting was informed that overseas Pakistanis were sending $25 billion annually through all channels combined. The PM added that steps would be taken to attract overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pakistan.
The Commerce Minister informed that Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 2 was being negotiated with China to safeguard Pakistan's interest, and that it would be independent of FTA 1 signed nine years ago.
“The FBR should consider decreasing tax rates to encourage more people to pay taxes so that more revenue is collected,” the PM added. He also asked FBR chairperson Tariq Bajwa to hold a meeting with members of the business community to sort out their issues and apprise him personally on the outcome.
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There is still hope for justice for the mass-murderer Hafiz Saeed.
OK Mr. PM... Please get Mr. Amir Liaqat to the military courts and set an example so no one else dares do anything! Thank you!
If that be the case Mr. PM.......why is Abdul Aziz and his wife of Lal Masjid still roaming free ?
Actions Mr. PM and I can assure you if you do not discriminate in taking actions against groups such as ASWJ, LeJ, TTP, ISIS, IS, and others, you would be made Prime Minister for life!!! and peace will prevail.
Hate and sectairanism in Pakistan is first spread by the government of PPP by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto when he imposed quota system in the federal and provincial jobs through an ordinance, which is not passed even by a two-third majority and the same is continued by all successive governments, including the sitting government of Mian Nawaz Sharif.
The day sitting government will abolish quota system from the jobs and will enforce only and only merit, the hate and sectairanism will come to its logical end.
How about Amir Liaqat Ali? he clearly violated the GEO policy, for which they issued an apology, hence he is a good candidate for your test, Mr. PM
At last, we need to get back to Qaid e Azam's Pakistan.
Pakistan should be an inclusive, tolerant nation where all have equal rights
We can do it.
Good and bold decision from Nawaz Sharif. For once I feel Pakistan is being run by someone capable. It is good to hear that PMLn understands how important it is to take security, justice, education and infrastructure development together.
Can the PM ensure that PLMN withdraws its support for outfits such as LeJ, Sipah Sahaba, ASWJ etc. and stop pandering to them to secure their vote bank in central and southern Punjab? No more rallies where Rana Sana-Ullah is marching hand in hand with banned outfits?
PM Sb...please prioritize projects....please...security & energy are the 2 most important issues not motorways, cab scheme, labtop etc; NO ! please....every thing will fall in its place once these 2 issues ( Security & Energy ) are taken care off....
Charlie Hebdo does can u do some thing PM sahib.
Yeah ! motorways are the only solution to all the problems faced by Pakistan.
Finally some politician are getting the courage to take a stand against terrorism. It's a start and the nation welcomes it
the sooner the better