Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday accused President Asif Ali Zardari for trying to escape the wrath of the people in general elections because of the failures of his government.
In an interview with a private TV channel, the chief minister said that Zardari’s government has insulted the people and their trust in Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and said that PPP’s government has given nothing to the people accept inflation, unemployment, shortage of gas and electricity. He further said he believes that good governance is the solution to people’s problems and said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has only made efforts to bring relief to the people. He said it is not about a shortage of resources in the country.
Furthermore, he said that people and media are clamoring over malpractices and corruption but the rulers are unmoved and there is no sign of good governance or financial discipline. He said that national progress and prosperity is directly linked with a strong democracy and continuity of the democratic process. He made an appeal to political leadership to avoid the path of economic suicide and political subjugation and set proper targets as it is the only option for survival and progress of the country.
Responding to a question, Shahbaz said that the nation has seen Zardari’s model of democracy and the Zardari gang, disappointed by its future, is resorting to negative tactics.
Replying to another question, Shahbaz said that he is hopeful that PML-N will come out as the majority party of the country in the elections and Nawaz Sharif will emerge as the symbol of hope and trust of the nation while the fate of the allies of Zardari in loot and plunder will be seen by the whole world. He said that there is a need for comprehensive policy to root out terrorism and sabotage.
Moreover, he said all possible measures have been taken to check extremism in Punjab. He said that every Pakistani is concerned over lawlessness in Karachi and added peace in Karachi is essential for a safe economic future of the country.
DENGUE EFFORTS: The CM also hailed the successes of the government efforts against dengue epidemic and said that compared to the 354 people losing their life last year due to dengue, it is a great feat that that this year, only 261 people were affected and no one lost their lives.
In a statement, the chief minister congratulated the nation and said thanked the people who stood by him in the war against dengue. His expressed his gratitude for his political colleagues, medical experts, paramedical staff and government servants.
He said that victory against dengue was not possible without collective efforts and all out cooperation from all segments of the society. The chief minister also commended the cooperation of the governments of Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia and the cooperation of their medical experts. He said that religious leaders, teachers, labourers, students, women, welfare organizations, laboratory owners, trust hospital, media and political workers also extended invaluable cooperation in overcoming dengue virus and worked day and night during the anti-dengue campaign. He said that officials of district governments and members of dengue brigade played a strong role in the war against dengue. He said that progress can be made in every sector by displaying the same spirit and hard work as was shown in the fight against the disease.
Zardari is trying to escape elections, says Shahbaz Sharif
