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| Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the largest Kalma Chowk. |
| Lahore: March 03, 2013( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the largest Kalma Chowk underpass of the history of the country tonight. Addressing the ceremony held on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that completion of the largest underpass in a record period of 82 days is a great achievement which was possible due to the collective efforts of the entire team working on the project. He congratulated the concerned departments, members assembly, contractors and labourers who worked on the project. The Chief Minister said that the underpass consisting of seven lanes has been completed at a cost of Rs.2 billion in a record period of 82 days. He gave away cheque for Rs.25 lakh to the labourers who worked on the project. Shahbaz Sharif said that transparency, quality and speedy completion of development projects, is the hallmark of Punjab government. He said that modern infrastructure is essential for rapid development. The Chief Minister said that Punjab government has spent millions of rupees on the improvement of infrastructure throughout the province and a network of roads, bridges and underpasses has been laid due to which economic and trade activities have increased in the province. Director General LDA while giving briefing about the Kalma Chowk underpass, informed that this project has been completed by working round the clock and one lakh sixty thousand vehicles will pass through this underpass daily. Later, the Chief Minister inaugurated underpass and passed through it. Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Peco Road Ramp constructed alongside Lahore Bridge by unveiling plaque and offered Dua. Members Assembly Naseer Bhutta, Ramzan Siddique Bhatti, DG LDA, DCO Lahore, officials of NLC and a large number of people were present on the occasion. Talking on the occasion, Shahbaz Sharif said that facility has been provided to the residents of Kot Lakhpat and other adjoining localities due to construction of ramp. Upon seeing the Chief Minister, people raised slogans of Dekho Dekho Kon Aya, Sher Aya Sher Aya |
| Sharjeel Memon should not worry about the law and situation in Punjab: Abid Sher Ali |
| Lahore: March 03, 2013( www.pmln.com.pk):.Member National Assembly Abid Sher Ali has said that from the day Sharjeel Memon has come to Lahore, the incidents of killing and extortion in Karachi have decreased. He said that Rehman Malik who advises others for maintaining law and order should also investigate that what is the link between arrival of Sharjeel Memon in Lahore and decrease of crimes in Karachi. Commenting upon the statement of Sharjeel Memon, Abid Sher Ali said that Sharjeel Memon should not worry about the law and situation in Punjab but should pay attention to Sindh where target killing and extortion have made the life of the people miserable. He said that the end of those destroying the hustle and bustle in Karachi is near and the defeat has become fate of those who looted and pushed the country into darkness. Commenting upon the statement of Sharjeel Memon, Abid Sher Ali said that Sharjeel Memon should not worry about the law and situation in Punjab but should pay attention to Sindh where target killing and extortion have made the life of the people miserable. He said that the end of those destroying the hustle and bustle in Karachi is near and the defeat has become fate of those who looted and pushed the country into darkness |
| Dost Muhammad Khosa called on Punjab CM. |
| Lahore: March 03, 2013( www.pmln.com.pk):.Former Chief Minister Punjab, Dost Muhammad Khosa called on Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at Raiwind today. Senior Advisor Senator Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa and Member Provincial Assembly Sirdar Hassamuddin Khosa were also present on the occasion. Dost Muhammad Khosa while expressing his complete confidence in the leadership of President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, reiterated that he will continue to work as a party worker and make efforts for further strengthening the party in the area. Talking on the occasion, Shahbaz Sharif said that workers are precious asset of the party and they are like children in the eyes of party heads. Former Chief Minister Punjab, Dost Muhammad Khosa called on Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at Raiwind today. Senior Advisor Senator Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa and Member Provincial Assembly Sirdar Hassamuddin Khosa were also present on the occasion. Dost Muhammad Khosa while expressing his complete confidence in the leadership of President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, reiterated that he will continue to work as a party worker and make efforts for further strengthening the party in the area. Talking on the occasion, Shahbaz Sharif said that workers are precious asset of the party and they are like children in the eyes of party heads. |
| PML-N has full confidence on ECP: Nawaz Sharif |
| Lahore: February 24 , 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif has said that Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution should be followed in the country, adding that his party has confidence in the Election Commission. Talking to media in Lahore on Sunday, the PML-N president said that they were inquiring about the party tickets seekers for the general election. He said that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) decision to part ways with the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) government in Sindh to sit on opposition benches just 15 days before caretaker setup could not be understand. Former Prime Minister suggested that it is possible that the two parties are ‘fighting’ because the provincial assemblies are about to be dissolved, and a caretaker chief minister is to be elected by the government — the PPP — and the opposition, now led by the MQM. “Why did the MQM not leave the government three or four years back? Why does it 15 days prior to dissolution of assemblies?” he questioned. Nawaz said that everyone knows what public opinion is about the MQM’s exit from the government and everything will be clear once the government and opposition sit together for talks on a caretaker setup. The PML-N leader said that the PPP and the MQM distributed sweets and congratulated everyone when the Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) was passed, but the PPP celebrated again when the ordinance was repealed. “Which decision was right?” he asked.The Sindh Peoples Local Government Act (SPLGA), which was passed by the Sindh Assembly on October 1, 2012, had been a major source of contention between the PPP-led coalition government and various nationalist groups in Sindh. The ordinance was prepared after strong negotiations between the PPP and the MQM. The government repealed the act on February 21, after which the MQM held protests and quit the coalition government to sit on opposition benches. To a query regarding repealing of local government act in Sindh, Nawaz said that the PPP should stop plying pharisaical politics. |
| Looted wealth of the nation will be recovered and utilized for public welfare: CM Punjab |
| Jand: February 24 , 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the masses should elect such a leadership through their vote in the forthcoming general elections which is honest and sincere to the development of Pakistan besides being capable enough to steer the country out of the quagmire of darkness and problems. He said that it is his promise that if the people voted Nawaz Sharif into power, corruption and energy crises will be eliminated within two years and the country will be put on the road to progress and prosperity. He said that the looted wealth of the nation will be recovered and utilized for public welfare. He said that if the rulers of Islamabad had not looted billions of rupees of the nation, this money would have been utilized on the execution of more development projects for providing relief to the citizens. He said that Zardari brought darkness to the country through loadshedding whereas Nawaz Sharif spread brightness through solar lamps and implemented of Daanish school project. He was addressing a big public meeting after inaugurating Malala Yousafzai Daanish School in Tehsil Jand of Attock district today. Advisor to Chief Minister Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, Special Assistant Col. (R) Shuja Khanzada, Members National Assembly Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, Member Provincial Assembly Malik Aetbar Khan, Ch. Sher Ali, Maj. (R) Azam Gheba, Muslim League office-bearers, workers and a large number of people were present. Addressing the public meeting, Shahbaz Sharif said that 14 Daanish Schools have been set up in the backward tehsils of the province where high standard educational facilities are being provided to the poor and orphan children free of cost. He said that after taking over the office of Khadim-e-Punjab, he recovered large pieces of government state land from qabza groups and set up Daanish Schools over this land as well as initiated development projects. He said that Daanish Schools are at par with prestigious educational institutions of the country with regard to their academic standard and facilities. He said that while children of the feudal, industrialists, wadairas, bureaucrats, generals and the rich people are studying at Aitcheson College, modern grammar schools of Karachi and Peshawar, Lawrence College, children of poor families have an income of less than seven thousand rupees as well as orphans are given admission in Daanish Schools. He said that during his visit to Malala Yousafzai Daanish School Jand, a student of 6th class delivered an impressive speech with confidence and informed that when he came for admission in Daanish School he was wearing worn out shoes and after his admission, an excellence uniform, shoes, residential and educational facilities have been provided. He said that despite a passage of 65 years, Pakistan has still not been transformed into the country which was envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal. He said that the rulers of Islamabad has spread darkness in the country through loadshedding, destroyed its economy and looted billions and trillions of rupees through rental power project and issuance of licenses to CNG companies by OGRA. He said that Tauqeer Sadiq committed a dacoity of 80 billion rupees and was issued a new passport for facilitating his escape abroad. He said that this role of Zardari government is well-known to the people. He said that Punjab government distributed 2.25 lakh laptops worth billions of rupees among talented boy and girl students of the province on merit basis and now 2.5 lakh solar lamps are being given to brilliant students securing more than 60% marks under Ujala Scheme. He said that 30 thousand tractors have been given to the cultivators having upto 12.5 acres of land on subsidized rates in a very transparent manner during last five years. He said that supporters of PPP, Tehrik-e-Insaaf and other political parties were among those who received laptops, solar lamps and tractors and no discrimination has been made on political basis and these items have been given purely on merit basis in a transparent manner. He said that interest free loans were given to 75 thousand people of the province. He said that scholarships have been given to 50 thousand students from Punjab Educational Endowment Fund on merit basis for higher education whereas computer labs have been set up in all high schools of Punjab. The Chief Minister further said that the services rendered by Punjab government of Pakistan Muslim League-N during the last five years are before the masses. He said that Nawaz Sharif conducted nuclear tests for strengthening the defense of the country while also constructed motorway and gowadar port. He said that if an opportunity was given more efforts should be made for the service of the people as well as the country. The Chief Minister also referred the ongoing development projects worth billions of rupees in district Attock. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif while talking to media and addressing the male and female students at the inauguration of Malala Yousafzai Daanish School, Tehsil Jand, district Attock said that the students of Danish Schools will play an important role in the development of the country. He said that better educational facilities than Aitcheson College and Grammar Schools of Peshawar and Karachi are being provided in Daanish schools to the poor and downtrodden children. He said that Malala Yousafzai is a brave daughter of the nation who gave the message of peace, love and acquiring education. The Chief Minister said that five percent quota has been reserved for the poor children of Swat and Waziristan in Malala Yousafzai Daanish School, Jand. He expressed the hope that the students of Malala Yousafzai Daanish School Jand and other Daanish schools set up in the province will become builders of the nation and play an important role for elimination of corruption in politics and other sectors of national development. Shahbaz Sharif said that Malala Yousafzai and her father Zia-ud-Din Yousafzai have given the message of spreading education and Daanish School Jand after being named after Malala Yousafzai will become the symbol of knowledge, courage and self-confidence like Malala Yousafzai the world over. He said that mega projects and development schemes have been executed in the province with sincerity for the development and prosperity of the people. He said that if corruption of even a single penny is proved at government level, he will give deterrent punishment to the guilty persons and would himself be accountable to the people. Shahbaz Sharif said that he has raised his voice against corruption and exposed corruption of Zar Baba 40 Thieves before the people. Immediately after his arrival, the Chief Minister formally inaugurated Malala Yousafzai Daanish School, Jand, district Attock, completed at a cost of Rs.60 crore on 200 acres of land by unveiling the plaque. Member National Assembly Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Advisor to CM Raja Ashfaq Sarwar and Member Provincial Assembly from Jand Malik Aitbar were also present on the occasion. |
| Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated newly elected office-bearers of Lahore High Court Bar. |
| Lahore: February 24 , 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated newly elected office-bearers of Lahore High Court Bar and hoped that they will come up to the expectations of the lawyers’ community. In a felicitation message to the newly elected President of Lahore High Court Bar Abid Saqi, Vice President Ch.Ghulam Sarwar Nehang, Secretary Baleegh-uz-Zaman, Finance Secretary Usman Sher Gondal and other office-bearers, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the lawyers’ community has played an important role for setting up of independent judiciary and strengthening democratic traditions and its struggle for restoration of independent judiciary has become a glorious chapter of history. The Chief Minister expressed the hope that the newly elected office-bearers will continue to play an active role for supremacy of law and provision of justice to the masses. Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated newly elected office-bearers of Lahore High Court Bar and hoped that they will come up to the expectations of the lawyers’ community. In a felicitation message to the newly elected President of Lahore High Court Bar Abid Saqi, Vice President Ch.Ghulam Sarwar Nehang, Secretary Baleegh-uz-Zaman, Finance Secretary Usman Sher Gondal and other office-bearers, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the lawyers’ community has played an important role for setting up of independent judiciary and strengthening democratic traditions and its struggle for restoration of independent judiciary has become a glorious chapter of history. The Chief Minister expressed the hope that the newly elected office-bearers will continue to play an active role for supremacy of law and provision of justice to the masses. |
| Anti-Dengue Day was observed throughout the province. |
| Lahore: February 24 , 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.On the directive of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Anti-Dengue Day was observed throughout the province to create awareness about dengue virus, and to motivate the citizens to keep their surroundings clean. Emergency Response Committees held various seminars and walks and distributed pamphlets among the citizens under the leadership of Members National and Provincial Assembly, at towns level in the provincial metropolis. Addressing anti-dengue seminar and a walk at Samanabad Town, Member National Assembly Mian Marghoob Ahmed said dengue is a collective challenge, and all persons belonging to various walks of life would have to collectively discharge their duties against dengue virus. The walk, conducted under the leadership of Mian Marghoob Ahmed, began from Rasool Park and ended at Samanabad Roundabout, which was attended by a large number of local people and officers of different departments. MNA Pervaiz Malik said that the services of Khadim-e-Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, for eradication of dengue, are well known to everyone. He said Chief Minister has made advance arrangements, against dengue virus, so that the next caretaker government might not face any difficulty in this regard. He was addressing a dengue seminar and, a walk held at Shalamar Town, which was attended by MPA Ch. Shahbaz Ahmad, MPA Waseem Qadir and a large number of citizens. A walk was arranged to observe Anti-Dengue Day under the auspices of TMA office Gulberg, from Hussain Chowk to Liberty Chowk which was led by Member National Assembly Sirdar Ayaz Sadiq, Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Saeed Elahi and MPA Mohsin Latif. Dr. Saeed Elahi said that preventive measures have been taken on emergency basis against dengue virus, like the previous year, which helped in overcoming the fatal disease. A walk was arranged, under the auspices of TMA Iqbal Town, from Allah Hoo Chowk, Johar Town, to Shaukat Khanum Hospital which was led by Members Provincial Assembly Malik Ijaz Ahmed Khan and Farrah Deeba. A large number of officers, intellectuals, citizens and students participated in the walk. Members Provincial Assembly said that, as a result of timely steps by Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, and cooperation of the people, dengue disease has been overcome. Furthermore, another walk was arranged by TMA Nishtar Town from Ganderi Chowk to Green Town, to create awareness regarding eradication of dengue mosquito, adopting preventive measures and creating awareness among the people. The walk was attended by a large number of people, including elected representatives and the officers of town administration. The speakers said that elected representatives play a vital role in creating social awareness, against dengue virus and today’s walk is a part of the same anti-dengue campaign. Member Emergency Response Committee of Aziz Bhatti Town, Haji Allah Rakha Chaudhary, led a walk which was attended by a large number of citizens, students and coordinators. Addressing the walk, Haji Allah Rakha said that all government institutions have been activated, like the last year and, Insha Allah, a vigorous anti-dengue campaign would be arranged with the cooperation of citizens. In Wahga Town, an anti-dengue seminar was arranged at Government Higher Secondary School, Jalo. Addressing the seminar, the speakers stressed the need for creating awareness against dengue among the general public. Later, an awareness walk was conducted from Jalo Mor to Batapur, which was attended by a large number of citizens, staff of Wahga Town and officers of Health Department. An anti dengue campaign-related walk was also arranged in Cantt. Town, from the office of DG Health to Defense Mor, which was led by MPA Chaudhary Yasin Sohal. The participants of the walk paid rich tributes to the anti- dengue efforts of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, and said that timely steps, taken by the Chief Minister, have saved many precious lives from dengue virus.Tehsil Pirmahal on Sunday took out a rally to create awareness against dengue. The rally was led by Syed Tanveer Murtaza Assistant Commissioner Tehsil Pirmahal & Mian Asad Hafeez District Senior Vice President PMLN Youth Wing Toba Tek SinghThe participants of the rally, which started from the TMA Complex , marched through various roads and reached the Allah Chowk. They were carrying placards and banners inscribing precautionary measures against dengue. |
| Lahore: February 23, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Mian Nawaz Sharif & CM Shehbaz Sharif visited Dr. Ali Haider's place to offer fateha and condolence over the assassination of late Dr. Haider."I'm fully satisfied with the efforts Punjab government is making to hunt down murderers of my son..." remarked late Dr. Haider's father while talking to media.Also, talking to media personnel on the occasion, Mian Nawaz Sharif & CM Shehbaz Sharif remarked: "Federal government has badly failed in Karachi, Balochistan & Fata! |
| I belief that the nation will walk on the road to peace and prosperity: CM Punjab |
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Lahore:
February 22, 2013
( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab
Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif made speech in a
pleasant mood at the inaugural ceremony of Lahore
Literary Festival and also quoted various incidents.
Intellectuals, writers, poets and journalists lauded the
speech of the Chief Minister and clapped. The Chief
Minister went to the chair of Bapsi Sidhwa to give her
lifetime achievement award and appreciated her services.
Shahbaz Sharif said that in 60s, people were used to
roam about on the Mall and other roads in Lahore and
Karachi without any fear and there was peace everywhere
and the life was very pleasant. However, in 80s when the
so called war was fought, peace was eclipsed. He said
still there is a time and expressed his belief that the
nation will walk on the road to peace and prosperity.
The Chief Minister said that metro bus system has
eliminated disparity between rich and poor and this
couplet rightly applies to this bus service:However, in
80s when the so called war was fought, peace was
eclipsed. He said still there is a time and expressed
his belief that the nation will walk on the road to
peace and prosperity. The Chief Minister said that metro
bus system has eliminated disparity between rich and
poor and this couplet rightly applies to this bus
service:
Aik Hi Saf Mein Kharay Ho Gae Mehmood 0 Ayyaz Na Koi Banda Raha Na Koi Banda Nawaz |
| No nation can prosper without women: Zakia Shahnawaz |
| Lahore: February 22, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab, Begum Zakia Shahnawaz has said that no nation can prosper without women. She was addressing a ceremony held in connection with International Women’s Day at Government Degree College for Women Gowalmandi Lahore, today. Principal of the College Kalsoom Barni, Principal Kuliyat ul Binnat Degree College Rukhsana Farah, actress Nisho Begum, Atiya Nahid, Hafiza Qaria Rubina, Director Women Colleges Shagufta Ameen, DSP Sara Farah, Dr. Seema Muzzammil, Dr. Asma Abdul Latif and others attended the ceremony.Begum Zakia Shahnawaz said education is a key towards development and history is witness to the fact that educated and hard working women not only change the fate of a country and society but also prove to be a beacon of life for new generation. Sister of Quaid-e-Azam Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah and other women played their active role for the development of the country which will be remembered forever.Begum Zakia Shahnawaz apprised the audience of the details of Chief Minister’s Package for Women and its implementation and termed it an important milestone of development. She said that pace of success will remain slow unless and until the social and economic protection is not given to the women. She said that success of women package is our success on which we all deserve appreciation. |
| Nawaz Sharif urges US to focus on trade with Pakistan rather than aid. |
| Lahore: February 22, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has urged the Obama Administration to shift the focus of its relationship with Pakistan away from aid to one based on trade, investment and greater people to people contacts. The former Prime Minister made this remark during the course of the courtesy call on him by Senator Robert Menendez, the newly elected Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, who called on him in Raiwind on Friday.During the course of their warm and friendly meeting, the two sides were able to have a comprehensive exchange on a number of issues of mutual interest to the two countries. The former Prime Minister congratulated Senator Menendez on his election to this important office, while recalling that his predecessor, Senator John Kerry, who has been appointed as the new Secretary of State, had played an important role in promoting US-Pakistan relations.He added that he was confident that under his guidance, US policy towards Pakistan would be based on the principle of mutual trust and mutual interest. He emphasized that Pakistan was an important country in a sensitive region, whose contribution to confronting terrorism and promoting peace and security in South Asia should be recognized and appreciated. He emphasized that given the complexity of the situation in the region, it was important that our two countries work closely and in an atmosphere of trust and understanding.Senator Menendez thanked the former Prime Minister for the meeting and remarked that the US had deep respect for him and for his contribution to strengthening of democracy in Pakistan. He added that the US was following closely developments in Pakistan leading up to the forthcoming elections. This would be an important event, as it would mark the first peaceful transition from one elected government to another elected one, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the Senator added. The Senator also expressed his admiration for the mass transit system introduced recently in Lahore and added that coming from the State of New Jersey, he recognized and appreciated the importance of an efficient mass transport system.The meeting was attended by the Punjab Chief Minister, Mr Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Ch Nisar Ali Khan, while the US Senator was accompanied by the US Ambassador Richard Olson. |
| PML-N seeks explanation from govt on Kishanganga Issue. |
| Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League (N) has protested in the National Assembly against the verdict given by International Court of Justice in the favour of India with relevance to Kishan Ganga Dam issue. In the Friday session of National Assembly, MNA from PML-N, Naseer Bhutta stated that Pakistan has lost its case regarding Kishan Ganga Dam, due to non-seriousness rendered in this regard. He further stated that the scenario could affect Neelum-Jhelum Project. At this Panel of Chair demanded for immediate and detailed discussion on the matter, and noted that those responsible for negligence be unmasked.On point of order, PML-N’s Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Abdul Qadir Baloch said that Gawadar Port has been handed over to China but the Balochistan Government and political leadership have not been taken into confidence. He demanded that the House be apprised how the agreement was signed without any consultation. He expressed the danger that after signing of the agreement the law and order situation in Balochistan can further deteriorate.Responding to a point of order regarding the issue of non-payment of twenty percent increase in salaries during the current fiscal year budget to the employees of different departments of agriculture‚ Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah said that the increase in salaries is being paid to all the employees but the increase is not applicable to different project employees.He‚ however‚ said that the issue will be considered and if the permanent employees are not being paid the increase then the issue will be resolved within couple of days. Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s, MNA Abdul Qadir Khanzada asked why attention has not been paid to the strike in AGPR. He claimed that the pension and salaries of the employees of PARC have not been increased.At this, government’s Chief Whip Syed Khursheed Shah stated that AGPR’s salaries have been increased and they are trying to resolve the matter. The Chief Whip added that if salaries were raised, it would give way to the set a tradition of holding strikes. In reply to the reservations of PML-N, Syed Khursheed Shah said that the lower house will be informed on Monday about the Gawadar Accord signed with Chinese Government. MNA Asif Hasnain observed that the manner in which Local Government Bill has been bulldozed shows that PPP is diverting from the democratic norms, as it organised no local government elections during its five-year tenure.On point of order, Muslim League-Q’s MNA Humayun Saifullah Khan observed that the Information Technology Policy was made in 2005, and ended in 2008. The House be apprised whether a new policy will be constituted or not. Muslim League-LM’s Kashmala Tariq stated that DHA Bill would be bulldozed in the same manner as it was done in case of PIMS bill. She said that the situation of security in Islamabad is extremely bad. About DHA bill, Federal Minister Syed Khursheed Shah mentioned that on the recommendations of PML-N, the bill would be tabled on Monday. He added that DHA bill would not be bulldozed. The session was adjourned till Monday 5:00pm. |
| Loot and plunder is rampant and all records of corruption have been broken: Shahbaz Sharif |
| Lahore: February 20, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects for the welfare of the masses costing billions of rupees in Toba Tek Singh. He also distributed solar lamps among talented students and ownership deeds among the inherited tenants and the dwellers of katchi and Jinnah abadies. He laid the foundation stone of water supply mega project at a cost of Rs. 83 crore for providing potable water to all urban population of Toba Tek Singh. The Chief Minister inaugurated 6.5 kilometer long Jhang-Gojra bye pass road constructed at a cost of Rs. 12.5 crore, model bazaar set up with an amount of three crore rupees and dual road of Toba Shorkot, Toba Gojra road and Toba Jhang road costing Rs. 10 crore. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif launched welfare projects in district Toba Tek Singh by distributing solar lamps among intelligent male and female students and ownership deeds among the inherited tenants and the dwellers of katchi and Jinnah abadies during a public meeting under which, ownership deeds were distributed among nineteen thousand families of urban and rural katchi abadies, eight thousand families of Jinnah abadies, ten thousand inherited tenants and solar lamps among 4961 brilliant students of matric and FA classes of the district. |
| Nawaz Sharif offered his condolences to Hazara Community Sardar Saadat Hazara over Quetta tragedy. |
| Lahore: February 20, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.President Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif today telephoned the leader of Hazara Community Sardar Saadat Hazara and offered his condolences and sympathies over Quetta tragedy. He said that he was deeply grieved over this sad incident. He asked Sardar Saadat Hazara to convey his sentiments and condolences to the victim families. Talking to Sardar Saadat Hazara, Nawaz Sharif said that it is his strong demand to the government to immediately arrest the culprits involved in this tragic incident and undertake necessary legislation for ensuring deterrent punishment to them through anti terrorism court. He also demanded immediate action against the responsible persons of the police and security agencies for negligence and dereliction of duty. Nawaz Sharif also assured his complete cooperation to the Hazara Community on behalf of Muslim League-N. President Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif today telephoned the leader of Hazara Community Sardar Saadat Hazara and offered his condolences and sympathies over Quetta tragedy. He said that he was deeply grieved over this sad incident. He asked Sardar Saadat Hazara to convey his sentiments and condolences to the victim families. Talking to Sardar Saadat Hazara, Nawaz Sharif said that it is his strong demand to the government to immediately arrest the culprits involved in this tragic incident and undertake necessary legislation for ensuring deterrent punishment to them through anti terrorism court. He also demanded immediate action against the responsible persons of the police and security agencies for negligence and dereliction of duty. Nawaz Sharif also assured his complete cooperation to the Hazara Community on behalf of Muslim League-N. |
| Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here today to review law and order situation in the province. |
| Lahore: February 19, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here today to review law and order situation in the province. Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Special Assistants Khawaja Salman Rafique, Zaeem Hussain Qadri, Members Assembly, Chief Secretary, Acting IG Police Punjab, Secretary Home, Secretary Auqaf, Commissioner Lahore Division and other concerned officials were present. Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the country is facing terrorism and extremism and there is a need to make collective efforts to save the country and make it haven of peace. He said that innocent people of Hazara community are being killed in Quetta and those playing with human lives do not deserve to be called human beings. He said that elimination of extremism and terrorism is utmost necessary for the progress and prosperity of the country. The Chief Minister directed that the murderers of Dr. Ali Haider and his son should be arrested immediately. While directing to constitute joint investigation team to trace the murderers of the doctor and his son, the Chief Minister said that he should be kept updated about the progress on daily basis. He said that the murder of the doctor and his son is lamentable and it is a test case for the police. He said that no stone should be left unturned in arresting of the culprits involved in the incident. He said that it is the responsibility of the police to protect life and property of the people. While directing to strictly implement the ban on mobile phone in jails, the Chief Minister said that strict action would be taken against those showing negligence in this regard |
| Sindh is becoming a stronghold of PML-N: Nawaz Sharif |
| Lahore: February 18, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.The PML-N chief, Nawaz Sharif has said that Sind card has been slipped away from the hands of PPP and now it should quit day-dreaming that it would again come into power. He was speaking to the delegation of PML-N Hyderabad division, which called on him at Rato Dhero under the headship of Divisional Secretary Information of the party Jamal Arif Suharwardi on Monday. He said that the people of Sind have been fed up with the poor performance of PPP. He said that PPP is carrying out the politics of hypocrisy instead of politics of reconciliation. “The real politics should be of services to humanity instead of personal gains. Now the government is guest of few days after that the people would get rid of plunderers”, he added. Nawaz Shairf said that the people would have to decide the fate of the country through the power of vote. He said that his party opposes the dual system in Sind as PPP is making happy to some of its allies but they would know their original value in the elections. Now the province would become stronghold of PML-N. He said that the rulers are afraid of PML-N increasing popularity in Sind so they are victimizing the workers of the party. The PML-N Chief said that the incompetent rulers could not control the affairs at Karachi |
| Quetta carnage: PML-N seeks Parliament's joint session. |
| Islamabad: February 19, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.While addressing the National Assembly on Tuesday‚ PML-N leader Khawaja Muhammad Asif said a joint session of the Parliament should be summoned to review situation in Quetta. He said officials of secret agencies police and FC should brief the public representatives about the prevailing security situation in Balochistan. Other members said the law enforcement agencies should play their role for the protection of lives and properties of the people. The members said justice should be dispensed to the people of Balochistan and those involved in the massacre of Hazara community should be brought to justice. They said the law enforcement agencies should be equipped with latest technology and coordination enhanced between the intelligence agencies to control the situation in Balochistan. Agreeing to the proposal of the PML-N for the Joint Session of the Parliament on Quetta tragedy‚ Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah said that he will convey the sentiments of the House to the Leader of the House. He said the joint session will be held in current or next week |
| PPP, PML-Q and other political orphans plotting against PML-N: Pervaiz Malik |
| Lahore: February 19, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Member of the National Assembly Pervaiz Malik has said that the PPP and PML-Q along with other political orphans, fearing the increasing popularity of the PML-N were potting conspiracies against the PML-N. Commenting on the statement of Raja Riaz on Tuesday, Malik said that the PPP government has done nothing except loot and corruption during last five years. He observed that the PPP has lost public support, and its leaders were seeing their certain defeat in the general elections. He was of the view that due to corruption and dictatorial attitude of Asif Ali Zardari, a number of leaders and workers of the PPP have been compelled to leave the party. He challenged the PPP leaders to realize their political worth in the elections. They will have to hide their faces after a shameful defeat, he added. He observed that the PPP has lost public support, and its leaders were seeing their certain defeat in the general elections. He was of the view that due to corruption and dictatorial attitude of Asif Ali Zardari, a number of leaders and workers of the PPP have been compelled to leave the party. He challenged the PPP leaders to realize their political worth in the elections. They will have to hide their faces after a shameful defeat, he added. |
| Dr. A Q Khan Vists Nawaz Sharif at Jaati Umra. |
| Lahore: February 13, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):. Tehrik-e-Tahfuz-e-PakistanChief and renowned nuclear scientist, Dr. AQ Khan, today met with PML – N Chief, Mian Nawaz Sharif, at Jaati Umra to offer his condolences on his brother Abbas Sharif’s passing away. Dr. AQ Khan was accompanied by Admiral (Retd.) Javed Iqbal and other leaders of Tehrik-e-Tahfuz-e-Pakistan. PML – N’s Sardar Mehtab Abbasi, Senator Tariq Azim, Ahsan Iqbal and Captain (Retd.) Safdar were also present.Tehrik-e-Tahfuz-e-PakistanChief and renowned nuclear scientist, Dr. AQ Khan, today met with PML – N Chief, Mian Nawaz Sharif, at Jaati Umra to offer his condolences on his brother Abbas Sharif’s passing away. Dr. AQ Khan was accompanied by Admiral (Retd.) Javed Iqbal and other leaders of Tehrik-e-Tahfuz-e-Pakistan. PML – N’s Sardar Mehtab Abbasi, Senator Tariq Azim, Ahsan Iqbal and Captain (Retd.) Safdar were also present.Tehrik-e-Tahfuz-e-PakistanChief and renowned nuclear scientist, Dr. AQ Khan, today met with PML – N Chief, Mian Nawaz Sharif, at Jaati Umra to offer his condolences on his brother Abbas Sharif’s passing away. Dr. AQ Khan was accompanied by Admiral (Retd.) Javed Iqbal and other leaders of Tehrik-e-Tahfuz-e-Pakistan. PML – N’s Sardar Mehtab Abbasi, Senator Tariq Azim, Ahsan Iqbal and Captain (Retd.) Safdar were also present. |
| SC’s decision a victory of democracy: Senator Tariq Azim |
| Islamabad: February 13, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.The PML-N Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court’s (SC) rejection of Dr Tahirul Qadri’s plea against ECP as victory of democracy. PML-N leader Senator Tariq Azim said in a statement that the SC’s decision is a major boost for those political parties which want continuity of democracy through free and fair polls under ECP. “Those calling for the reconstitution of ECP want to derail democracy and pose hurdles to smooth transition of democratic process,” the senator said. He said that Dr Qadri should relinquish his dual nationality and contest elections if he really wants to bring about change in the country. The PML-N Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court’s (SC) rejection of Dr Tahirul Qadri’s plea against ECP as victory of democracy. PML-N leader Senator Tariq Azim said in a statement that the SC’s decision is a major boost for those political parties which want continuity of democracy through free and fair polls under ECP. “Those calling for the reconstitution of ECP want to derail democracy and pose hurdles to smooth transition of democratic process,” the senator said. He said that Dr Qadri should relinquish his dual nationality and contest elections if he really wants to bring about change in the country. |
| Punjab government has written a new chapter of public service: Shahbaz Sharif |
| Lahore: February 13, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government has written a new chapter of public service, during the last five years which is unprecedented in the history of Pakistan, while Zardari gang has committed loot and plunder, over which the 65 years history of Pakistan is ashamed. He said merit and transparency has been promoted in the province, and no one can raise an accusing figure of corruption over development works done by Punjab government, from Attock to Rahim Yar Khan. He said he would be accountable to the people, if corruption is proved in any development project. The Chief Minister announced granting proprietary rights to the dwellers of katchi abadies in Chak No. 204 WB, along with granting Rs. five lakh for Mailsi Bar Library, enhancing irrigation water of district Vehari and equalizing Water Allowance on the occasion. The Chief Minister was addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone of Daanish School at Chak No. 204 WB, Tiba Sultanpur, Tehsil Mailsi today. Former Speaker Punjab Assembly Saeed Ahmed Khan Manhais, MPA Asif Saeed Manhais, former Tehsil Nazim Asim Saeed Manhais, former MNA Malik Ghulam Murtaza Matela, MPA Muhammad Naeem Khan Bhabha, Mian Wajid Nawaz Arain, Mian Noor Ghandeer, Altaf Hussain Shah, Ajmal Sagu, Misbah Ullah Tareen, Ch. Zafar Iqbal, Ahmed Yar Khan Manhais, Nizam Ullah Panda Advocate, Malik Riaz Maswan, former Tehsil Naib Nazim Mailsi Mian Naeem, Aftab Khan Khitchi, Athar Khan Khaqwani and MD Daanish School Mian Wajid Mehboob were also present on the occasion. Addressing the public meeting, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said elections are about to be held in the country, and it is upto the people to elect either those who have served them or those who have looted them. He said people should reject looters in general elections and elect leadership imbued with public service. He promised that, if people gave another opportunity, darkness of loadshedding would be eradicated, under the dynamic leadership of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, within two years. The Chief Minister said Daanish Schools would provide best education and training to the future generation. He said Punjab government has given special attention to South Punjab in construction of Daanish Schools which are providing best educational facilities in 16 downtrodden districts and those children, who were roaming about in the streets, are now getting latest and modern education. The Chief Minister said, during the last five years, as many as 30 thousand green tractors have been made available to the farmers, having 12.5 acre of land while Punjab government has extended a subsidy of Rs. 6 billion in this regard. He said thousands of students of district Vehari have been given laptops, while Ujala Programme has been initiated, along with ensuring up-gradation of hospitals and construction of roads, at a cost of billions of rupees. He said, if people gave another opportunity, all resources would be diverted towards the downtrodden areas. Earlier, the Chief Minister laid foundation stone of Daanish School, which is being constructed on 400 acre land, at a cost of Rs. 80 crore |
| Zardari and his cronies have caused serious problems for the country due to their loot: CM Punjab |
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Lahore:
February
13, 2013
( www.pmln.com.pk):.Punjab
Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that
Zardari and his cronies have caused serious problems for
the country due to their loot, corruption and wrong
policies. He said that the country is facing darkness
while poverty and unemployment is rampant. He said that
national economy has reached the verge of disaster.
However, he said, all these issues can be resolved
through bringing Pakistan Muslim League-N led by Mian
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif into power in the forthcoming
general elections. He said that PML-N after coming into
power will eliminate loadshedding within two years. He
said that development projects have been completed in
Vehari at a cost of Rs. 10 billion. He said that
establishment of Vehari Industrial Estate will bring
prosperity to the area and 25 thousand people will
benefit from job opportunities. He was addressing the
foundation stone laying ceremony of an industrial estate
in Vehari, today. Vehari industrial estate to be
constructed over 212 acre land will cost Rs. one
billion. Former Speaker Punjab Assembly Saeed Ahmed Khan
Manhais, Member National Assembly Tehmina Daultana,
Assembly Members from District Vehari as well as a large
number of people were present on the occasion.
Addressing the function, the Chief Minister said that
Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif laid the foundation of
industrial and economic development during his tenure
and started such projects as motorway, Gowadar Port,
Ghazi Brotha Dam and green channel facility. He said
that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif rejected American offer of
five billion dollars aid and carried out six nuclear
tests which brought honor to the people of Pakistan
while India was given a befitting reply. He said that in
1992 Pakistani currency was stronger than of India but
today Indian rupee is equal to 2.5 Pakistani rupees. He
said that Zar Baba and Forty Thieves have destroyed the
country. He said that corruption was committed in the
name of rental power project, Hajis were looted and huge
sums were misappropriated on the pretext of development
schemes. He said that these thieves stopped Nandipur and
Chicho Ki Malian power projects which would have
generated 900 mega watt energy. He said that the
machinery worth 60 billion rupees was rendered useless
due to the lust for money of the rulers and massive
resources were wasted. He said that Zardari has billions
of rupees in the Swiss banks and the people are
demanding from him to return looted money of the nation.
He said that PML-N leadership has capability to solve
all issues being faced by the country and put it on the
road to progress and prosperity. He said that masses
should bring Pakistan Muslim League-N into power with
their votes in general elections. Referring to the
development projects of Punjab government, the Chief
Minister said that foundation of an educational
revolution has been laid in the province through setting
up of Daanish Schools. He said that laptops worth
billions of rupees are being distributed among talented
students on merit basis while two lakh ten thousand
solar lamps will be given to merit scholars. He said
that government has also adopted a revolutionary
strategy for the uplift of agriculture sector in the
province. He said that a subsidy of six billion rupees
has been given for the provision of 30 thousand green
tractors to the farmers at concessionary rate. He said
that all development and welfare programmes are being
completed in a transparent manner and he will be
accountable to the people if corruption of even a single
penny is proved in the execution of these projects.
Earlier, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of
Vehari Industrial Estate. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif also
laid the foundation stone of sub campus of Agriculture
University in Chak. 427 EB near Burewala. The project
will cost Rs. 50 crore and promote modern agri farming
in the area. He said that the project will play an
important role in producing agri experts for modernizing
agriculture sector. He said that the measures taken by
the Punjab government for the promotion of agriculture,
prosperity of cultivators and increasing per acre yield
are proving very effective. |
| Chaos, disorder during PTI party elections expose rifts within the party: Khurram Dastagir |
| Lahore: February 13, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.The PML-N Wednesday welcomed the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision that political parties, including PTI, PML-Q and PAT, should hold intra-party polls if they want to participate in the next general elections. PML-N leader Khurram Dastgir Khan MNA said in a statement that those political parties which are calling for reconstitution of ECP should first reorganise their party structure. “The PML-N is the true representative of people as it has already conducted elections to elect party leadership in 2012,” he said. He said that although the PTI says it is holding elections within the party, chaos and disorder during the polling process has exposed rifts within the party. “How can Imran Khan’s PTI run the affairs of country when the party itself is disintegrated and divided into many groups?” he questioned. The PML-N Wednesday welcomed the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision that political parties, including PTI, PML-Q and PAT, should hold intra-party polls if they want to participate in the next general elections. PML-N leader Khurram Dastgir Khan MNA said in a statement that those political parties which are calling for reconstitution of ECP should first reorganise their party structure. “The PML-N is the true representative of people as it has already conducted elections to elect party leadership in 2012,” he said. He said that although the PTI says it is holding elections within the party, chaos and disorder during the polling process has exposed rifts within the party. “How can Imran Khan’s PTI run the affairs of country when the party itself is disintegrated and divided into many groups?” he questioned. |
| Govt should get serious over caretaker set up: Nawaz Sharif |
| Lahore: February 12, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif demanding immediate announcement of caretaker setup has said that his party has completed its homework over installation of a caretaker set-up at the national level. Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, Sharif said that his party has finalized name for the caretaker Prime Minister and the government should seriously take steps for formation of the caretaker government without wasting any time. He said‚ Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has been directed to consult with the government for it. The entire political leadership should evolve a consensus on the issue, he opined Tahirul Qadri’s approach is not correct, adding that Pakistan cannot afford any more ‘dramay.’ Nawaz Sharif underlined that agenda of Tahirul Qadri tantamount to sabotaging of elections. He said Qadri’s demands are unconstitutional, adding that Pakistan should be given an opportunity to become a civilized country. To a question, Sharif said that his party would attend an all-party conference, to be hosted by the Awami National Party (ANP) on the issue of terrorism. Shahbaz Sharif, Chaudhry Nisar and Raja Zafarul Haq will represent the PML-N in the meeting, he told reporters. |
| Shahbaz Sharif condoled the death of Nawab Ghulam Muhammad. |
| Lahore:February 07, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif condoled the death of Nawab Ghulam Muhammad, father of Member Provincial Assembly Maj(R) Muhammad Azam Ghaiba at Pindi Gheb. Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Ch. Nisar Ali Khan, Member National Assembly Sheikh Aftab Ahmad, Members Provincial Assembly Ch. Sher Ali, Malik Aitbar Khan and Malik Asif Ali Advocate also accompanied the Chief Minister. District officers, political, social and public representatives were also present on the occasion. The Chief Minister prayed for the departed soul and sympathized with the members of the bereaved family. In his brief address on the occasion, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that he had come only to condole with Maj(R) Muhammad Azam Ghaiba on his father’s death and would again visit Pindi Gheb very soon. Residents of Pindi Gheb thanked the Chief Minister for his visit to the area. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif condoled the death of Nawab Ghulam Muhammad, father of Member Provincial Assembly Maj(R) Muhammad Azam Ghaiba at Pindi Gheb. Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Ch. Nisar Ali Khan, Member National Assembly Sheikh Aftab Ahmad, Members Provincial Assembly Ch. Sher Ali, Malik Aitbar Khan and Malik Asif Ali Advocate also accompanied the Chief Minister. District officers, political, social and public representatives were also present on the occasion. The Chief Minister prayed for the departed soul and sympathized with the members of the bereaved family. In his brief address on the occasion, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that he had come only to condole with Maj(R) Muhammad Azam Ghaiba on his father’s death and would again visit Pindi Gheb very soon. Residents of Pindi Gheb thanked the Chief Minister for his visit to the area |
| Nawaz Sharif urges govt to initiate productive talks with Taliban. |
| Lahore: February 07, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that war and power was not solution of any problem. He added that weapons and blood play increase hate. The PML-N chief said that Pakistan was paying hefty amount of the bloody play so government should take the offer given by Taliban seriously. In a statement released on Thursday, Nawaz Sharif urged the government to initiate serious and result oriented talks with Taliban without any delay. He said that PML-N always supported to resolve issues with talks. Sharif also pressed the government to implement over the resolutions adopted by the Parliament. Nation wants peace, and without peace stability and pleasure not possible. He said that all political forces should initiate talks for the best interest of the nation and state. Expressing reservations over the performance of the government, he said that may be no one give garuantee for the talks owing to the bad record of the government, but PML-N supports the negotiation process with Taliban. |
| Qadri, Imran two sides of a coin: Ahsan Iqbal |
| Lahore: February 07, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):.Reposing confidence in the Election Commission of Pakistan, PML-N Additional Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal has accused Dr Tahirul Qadri and Imran Khan of disrupting electoral process by making the commission “controversial”. “The forces up against timely elections now stand exposed and the PML-N will resist their efforts sternly,” Ahsan told a press conference Wednesday. Senator Tariq Azeem was also present. Naming Dr Qadri and Khan who have of late joined hands to seek reconstitution of the commission, Ahsan said: “The two are brothers and on the same page.” He said the demand for reconstitution of the commission is part of the agenda of the forces trying to impede smooth transfer of power in a democratic way after the elections. Without naming the PPP as backing Khan, Dr Qadri and former President Pervez Musharraf, Iqbal said the PPP would be a direct beneficiary if elections were postponed by the virtue of ‘game’ being played by the trio. “The PPP is anticipating a crushing defeat in the upcoming polls on account of its poor performance over the last five years as such delay in the elections will go to its advantage. But his party will not let the election get postponed at any cost,” he added. Referring to the State Bank report on excessive borrowing by the federal government, he demanded the Bank to restrict further lending to the government. He said borrowing by the government exceeding the lawful limit was tantamount to leaving the financial burden to the next government. Replying to a question, Ahsan expressed concern over the harassment being caused to the investigation officer of Ogra case and urged the Supreme Court to take suo moto notice. He asked the officers not to play any role to shield corruption of the rulers. Responding to another query on the reconstitution of the Election Commission, he said no other than the constitutional way was available to oust any member of the commission. “The procedure is the same which the constitution has laid down to remove a judge of the superior judiciary. Objection is being made to the EC members by some elements to give logic to their sure defeat in the next elections,” Iqbal added. Challenging the Khan’s position, the PML-N leader said, Khan could not win even if he was made caretaker prime minister. Talking about the allegations levelled by Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira on the Sharifs that they belong to Makkah and Madina, Iqbal said they take pride in relationship with these holy cities. He asked Kaira to tell the masses what his government did in the five-year rule except giving them loadshedding, lawlessness, price hike, target killing, unemployment, etc. Answering a question on Taliban’s demand to make Nawaz Sharif guarantor of their prospective agreement with the government, he said Nawaz was not holding any public office while guarantee could be given only by the government and the public functionary. Replying to another query, he said his party would fully honour the Supreme Court direction for restricting image of party head on advertisements |
| PML(N) opposes reservation of 10 percent women seats. |
| Islamabad:February 07, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):. PML(N) has went against the suggestion that political parties would have to reserve 10 percent seats for women in general elections. The meeting of Senate’s Special Committee for Electoral Reforms was held at Parliament House on Thursday under the chairmanship of Senator Jahangir Tareen to review the proposed reforms. Senator Ishaq Dar said that Election Commission should file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s decision of providing transport to the voters. He said it would be difficult for the voters to know about their vote through SMS especially in the remote areas, where mobile service is not available. He said that now it is to much delayed to include the suggestion regarding reserving 10 percent seats for women. Now there is not much time to act upon it. He said that by forcing political parties , the women may get tickets from those constituencies where the party would have no potential to win. Senator Jahangir Badar told the members that the election commission has included all the recommendations of the committee in the electoral reforms. Riaz Fatyana said that although politicians are very rich but political parties are poor, so government might give these fund to contest elections as financial support is given to political parties in Germany |
| Metro bus project is not only of Lahore, but of the whole country: CM Punjab |
| Lahore:February 07, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that metro bus project is not only of Lahore, but of the whole country and with the grace of Almighty Allah, this splendid public welfare project is being inaugurated on February 10. He said that Punjab government has completed this high standard project through its own resources and assistance of Turkey. He said that, if God gave another opportunity, public transport projects like metro bus system, will also be executed in Karachi as well as other cities. He expressed these views while presiding over a high-level meeting regarding metro bus project at Model Town,. Members Assembly Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, Pervaiz Malik, Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Khawaja Imran Nazir, Mian Muhammad Nauman, Managing Director Punjab Metro Bus Authority, Commissioner Lahore Division, Director General Lahore Development Authority, District Coordination Officer Lahore, and other senior officers attended the meeting. Proposals were finalized regarding inauguration ceremony of metro bus project during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that metro bus project is a transparent project, which has been constructed according to international standards. He said metro bus project has cost Rs.30 billion, while paper project of underground transport system made by cronies of former dictator would have cost Rs.240 billion. He said during the feasibility study of that paper project, crores of rupees were embezzled, but no practical step was taken in that regard. He said metro bus project is a landmark of quality, transparency and speed. He said had, God forbid, Zardari made this project, it would have cost Rs.200 billion, but even then it would have remained incomplete. He said Punjab government is grateful to Turkish government for cooperating in metro bus project. He said, if providing comfortable and affordable travelling facilities to the general public by improving public transport system, is a crime, then he would keep committing such crimes. He said he can even sacrifice his life in the service of the people. He said women, children, students, elderly and all citizens would equally benefit from metro bus service, and would reach their destination on time. He said metro bus project is the beginning of a beautiful journey. He said Punjab government has taken many welfare steps for the betterment of the people, but rulers of Islamabad, during the last five years, have given nothing, but corruption. He said darkness rules the country as a result of worst energy crisis, while industry has been shut down. He said federal government has wasted five years, but Punjab government has laid foundation of a new Punjab, and has initiated a journey of progress, prosperity and development, which can never be halted by any government. |
| Minister should stay within the bonds of decency: Senator Tariq Azeem |
| Islamabad:February 07, 2013 ( www.pmln.com.pk):. PML-N leader Senator Tariq Azeem Wednesday came hard on Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira for adopting an offensive tone against the top PML-N leadership. peaking to the media, he asked the minister to stay within the bonds of decency. The senator also strongly criticised Kaira for accusing the PML-N of not supporting the people of southern Punjab. He said that the PML-N is the first and only party which has improved the standard of living of the people of Seraiki belt by increasing the spending in the region three times – from Rs 27 billion in 2008 to Rs 80 billion in 2012. “We increased the spending in southern Punjab from 16 percent to 32 percent.” Tariq Azeem slammed Kaira for claiming that the PML-N would not secure any assembly seat from southern Punjab. He said that the Punjab government of the PML-N has reduced the sense of deprivation of southern Punjab by launching several welfare projects – including Ujala programme, free laptop scheme and internship programme – there. “Is the minister oblivious of the recent IRI survey which ranked the PML-N as the most popular party in the country? People support us because we address their issues and solve their problems unlike the PPP which just keeps on raising the so-called slogan of roti, kapra aur makan |
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