Days of liars in politics are numbered: CM

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Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the days of those doing the politics of lies and baseless allegations are numbered.

He said that people of Pakistan have recognized the defeated elements levelling baseless allegations and are afraid of speedy development and transparent projects of the country. Those indulging in politics of personal interests should mend their ways, he added. He said our government has worked extensively hard for progress and prosperity of the country during the last four years.

He expressed these views while talking to Sherazi Brothers of Sindh who called on him, here today. The Chief Minister said that the country is about to complete its journey from darkness to light and efforts of PML-N government for development and progress of the country are bearing fruits. He said that Pakistan is strengthening economically due to solid economic programmes of the government. He said that opponents of development of the people are perturbed over speedy development of Pakistan. He said that the politics of allegations and lies is in no way in the interest of the country and the nation. He said that PML-N has always promoted decency, accommodation and democratic norms in politics, while abusive language and baseless allegations reflect low mental level of defeated elements.

The Sherazi Brothers congratulated the chief minister over the speedy completion of Sahiwal Coal Power Project, adding this vital project has been completed at the amazing fast track which is unprecedented. Member Sindh Assembly Syed Ijaz Ali Shah Sherazi, former MNA Syed Shafqat Hussain Shah Sherazi, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Sherazi and President PML-N Thatha Muhammad Hanif Memon were included among those who called on the chief minister.

CM REVIEWS PROPOSALS TO PROMOTE SPORTS ACTIVITIES ESPECIALLY FOOTBALL: Later, Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting in which proposals for the promotion of sports activities especially football were reviewed. Chief Executive Officer Leisure Leagues Ishaq Shah and Shahzeb Trunkwala gave a briefing for the promotion of football and ground development for football.

Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that Punjab government has taken effective measures for the promotion of sports and sports infrastructure is also being improved. He said that football is a popular game and people also like it. He said Leisure Leagues has given good proposals for the promotion of football, talent hunt and ground development.

Shehbaz Sharif directed for constitution of a high level committee and said that it should present solid recommendations within 14 days. Provincial Sports Minister Jehangir Khanzada, Senior Member Board of Revenue, concerning secretaries, Commissioner Lahore Division, DG LDA and senior officials attended the meeting while Chairman Steering Committee Sports Hanif Abbasi participated in the meeting via video link.

BRAZILIAN ENVOY CALLS ON CM

Ambassador of Brazil in Pakistan, Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins called on Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday and discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral ties and promotion of cooperation in various sectors.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that economic cooperation exists between Pakistan and Brazil, but it should be enhanced further and steps should be taken for the promotion of trade between both the countries.