Marriyum urges Opp to play role in strengthening federation

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the government will fulfill the unfinished agenda of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

She was talking to a TV channel after taking oath at the President House in Islamabad on Friday. She said the way the former prime minister served the people in his three tenures had no precedence in our history. She said this was the reason that Nawaz Sharif lived in hearts of the people.

The minister said Nawaz Sharif always upheld the rule of law. The minister urged the opposition to play its role to strengthen the federation. She said the opposition parties have governments in the provinces and they should also contribute to development of the country.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said those using social media must exercise their freedom of expression with utmost responsibility and avoid mudslinging and personal attacks. Responding to a question about former PTI leader Ayesha Gulalai, she regretted that politics was being done on the issue which must be avoided. She said, ‘Islam gives great respect to women’.

She said the allegations hurled by Ayesha Gulalai should be investigated. She said the women parliamentary caucus would also play its role on the matter. She said that she would continue to work for the welfare and training of the journalists.