No backtracking: Govt will stamp out terror, says PM

Premier says he and Afghan president are on same page for joint measures to counter terrorism


APP May 15, 2015
Premier says he and Afghan president are on same page for joint measures to counter terrorism. PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while referring to Wednesday’s Karachi carnage has reaffirmed that the government remained committed to wiping out the menace of terrorism.

Addressing a launching ceremony of a credit guarantee scheme for small farmers at the PM's Office on Thursday, he said special courts had been established after the unanimous decision of parliament for the speedy trial of terrorists.

Premier Nawaz also recalled his recent visit to Kabul, saying he and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani were on the same page for joint measures to counter terrorism.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the prime minister said, was not being welcomed by many internal and external forces, who did not want to see progress and development in Pakistan.

He regretted that these people did not want to see the country get new roads, powerhouses, infrastructure, health and education.

PM Nawaz noted that the investment of estimated $45 billion for the economic pathways was an eyesore for many and urged people to pray to Almighty Allah to protect the country from their evil intentions.


Published in The Express Tribune, May 15th, 2015.

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