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General elections to be held as per schedule: Marriyum

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb says world is eager to invest in Pakistan due to prudent policies of the government.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon, she said the entire world wants to revive investment in Pakistan as all indicators are improving as well as the economy is also revamping.

The Minister said despite devastation caused by recent floods in the country, there is no shortage of flour, sugar, wheat and other essential items. She said the only crisis, one can witness, is PTI Chief Imran Khan’s container.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said the government strengthened Pakistan’s diplomatic relations with the international community.

She said it is Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government, which has revived China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that had become slow during the four years of the previous regime.

The Minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to provide best and comfortable travel facilities to the residents of Islamabad and the Prime Minister is personally monitoring this project.

Regarding political situation, Marriyum Aurangzeb said Imran Khan wants to spread anarchy and chaos in the country, while on the other hand, the coalition government is busy in serving the masses.

She categorically said that next general elections will be held at its scheduled time.

Replying to a question, the Minister said Federal government will ensure protection of the residents of federal capital and nobody will be allowed to endanger lives and properties of citizens in the name of political processions.

Source: Radio Pakistan