Govt to work for 'well-being' of all: PM

Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the government aims to work for the well-being of all.

Taking it to the social-networking site Twitter, PM Shehbaz stated that he has directed the concerned authorities to start the implementation of the various initiatives that he had announced on the floor of the National Assembly on Monday.

He stated, “I have ordered the implementation of the various initiatives I announced yesterday during my address at the floor of the National Assembly. Our government will work for the well-being of all, day in and day out.”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while announcing to convert Prime Minister s House into Pakistan House said that campaign against army and national security agncies is intolerable. The law and order will take its own course, we will not retaliate against anyone.

Talking to media, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the former government misused the resources of the country. There is some record, electoral reform is a priority, the campaign against the military and national security agencies is intolerable, the law will take strict action against such elements.

He said that the decision of the Supreme Court will be implemented in accordance with its spirit, NAB will not be used for retaliation against anyone, the federal cabinet will be formed in a day or two. PPP should come in the cabinet.

Shehbaz Sharif said that immigrants are our ambassadors, they have full right to vote, relations with countries which wanted to be friends also deteriorated, Imran Khan also angered friendly countries, Modi has advised the problem. Let s resolve Kashmir and move towards lasting peace.

The Prime Minister said that the biggest challenge is to overcome the devastating economy and inflation, we will have to work on Sunday too. We are making long and short term plans to reduce inflation. Nawaz Sharif will finalize the portfolios of PML-N ministers. Bring reforms and go for elections.
PM announces to run Metro from Peshawar Mor to Airport in 5 days

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced to run Metro from Islamabad Peshawar Mor to Airport within five days.

According to details, PM directed to complete all the arrangements for running the metro bus and said that the concerned departments should complete the arrangements for working of metro service in five days.

The Prime Minister directed CDA, Ministry of Home Affairs, NHA to run Metro.

It may be recalled that the Metro from Peshawar Mor to the airport was started by PML-N in the previous regime.

An urgent meeting of economists was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, in which the serious economic challenges facing the country were discussed in detail.

Under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a meeting of economists was held. In the meeting, the PM got acquainted with the facts of the national balance sheet and directed to prepare proposals for economic improvement.

On the matter the PM while asking the experts for their inputs to improve the economic condition of the country stated that suggestions should be given in the fields of agriculture, industry, investment and banking.

He further said that suggestions should be formulated in the light of the views of all concerned, including the business community.

The Prime Minister decided to convene a summit in the next few days to seek suggestions and to form a National Economic Council.

In the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif further explained that the council would be composed of impartial and eminent economists.

The PM believes that medium and long term goals should be set clear due to serious financial risks.

In this regard he directed to make comprehensive recommendations on policy options so that concrete steps can be taken in their light.

He said comprehensive proposals should also be formulated for providing relief to the people and controlling inflation. He also directed for immediate monitoring of Ramzan bazaars and immediate reduction in prices of essential commodities. We will have to move forward with maintaining perfect balance between national and public interests, said Shehbaz Sharif.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a day-long visit to Karachi on Wednesday, where he will chair a consultative meeting on the development projects.

The prime minister along with the leaders of allied parties will pay his respects at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam.

The purpose of the visit to the mausoleum is to reiterate observance of the golden principles of the Founder of the Nation aimed at the progress and prosperity of the country.

Shehbaz Sharif will also visit the Sindh Chief Minister’s House.

PM Shehbaz meets allies to finalize picks for federal cabinet

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called on his coalition partners to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Prime Minister separately met Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal and leadership of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Shehbaz Sharif thanked the allies for their support on no-confidence motion as well as his election as Prime Minister.

The premier also discussed picks for his cabinet.

PML-N delegation also held a meeting with Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leadership after the party complained that the PM Shehbaz Sharif did not mention MQM-P in his speech.

The Prime Minister (PM) has abolished Saturday’s off for the government offices. There will be only one weekly off day in government offices, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.

Shehbaz Sharif has also announced to change the office timings. The offices will now open at 8am instead of 10am.

He has further directed to ensure strict monitoring of Sasta Bazaars during Ramadan-ul-Mubarak in order to ensure provision of quality items to the people at reduced rates. He said no negligence in this regard will be tolerated.

The Prime Minister directed to immediately implement the announcements made regarding increase in pension and minimum wage of twenty-five thousand rupees.

Talking to the staff of PM Office, the Prime Minister said we have come to serve the masses and no moment will be wasted. He said honesty, transparency, diligence and hard work are our guiding principles.

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