Islamabad, May 31 (TNS): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says cause of the democracy demands free, fair and transparent elections, state-run media reported.
Speaking in the farewell session of the National Assembly in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said neither the Government nor the opposition would accept any suggestion for delaying general elections.
The Prime Minister said timely holding of elections is constitutional requirement and we would not allow even a day’s delay in the conduct of polls.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi proposed national dialogue to define relationship among institutions and forge consensus on critical issues.
Highlighting government performance in the National Assembly, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said security situation has greatly improved as our valiant armed forces have successfully defeated the menace of terrorism and restored peace in the country.
Abbasi thanked Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and Leader of Opposition Syed Khursheed Shah for their “leadership and impartial behaviour”.
“I would like to thank the speaker for the way the assembly conducted its business over the past five years; you never let the opposition feel that you are partial towards one side and tried your hardest to have consensus in the house over all important matters,” said Abbasi.
He said peace was also established in Karachi which is result of consensus among the political parties and a success story of democracy.
The Prime Minister said economy of the country has been revamped and a growth rate of about six percent has been achieved. He said today Pakistan has become an investment destination of all foreign and local investors. He said radical tax reforms have been introduced while energy crisis overcame due to prudent policies of the government.
He said government initiated projects will ensure sufficient availability of electricity by 2030. He said one hundred and fourteen new gas discoveries were recorded in our tenure. He said today gas is available to every consumer in Pakistan. He said supply of gas will be made available by 2020 through Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the government has brought a revolution in internal and regional connectivity. He said 1700 kilometers long motorways have either been completed or in completion phase across Pakistan. He said western corridor will open up Balochistan.
Courtesy: Radio Pakistan
