Imran’s attitude non-parliamentary, PPP looted nation’s wealth: Shehbaz Sharif

• CM makes surprise visit to brick kilns near Kasur

• Orders legal action against owners responsible for child labour

KASUR: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif, on Monday, stated that Imran Khan has adversely affected the nation’s attitude with his repeated use of non-parliamentary language whereas Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by Asif Ali Zardari has looted the nation’s wealth.

The CM was speaking to reporters after visiting the DHQ Hospital in Kasur where he inaugurated a CT Scan machine.

Criticising the role of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif stated, “The language used by Imran Khan is such that I cannot even repeat it. He has tried to adversely affect the nation’s attitude”.

The Punjab chief minister also spoke against Asif Ali Zardari, saying the Pakistan Peoples Party has stolen the nation’s wealth from both hands.

Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the work done by his party and stated, “If there is any political party or leadership that has served this province, that is Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The rally in Peshawar yesterday is a reflection of this”.

Moreover, talking about the gruesome Kasur incident, he said: “It’s a request of the entire nation to the courts that if the law allows the convict should be hanged at any roundabout of Lahore or Kasur so that the entire world could see it.”

During the visit, the chief minister announced to name schools in the memory of the children murdered by the suspect, said to be a serial killer.

Shehbaz commended the role of Punjab Forensic Agency (PFA) for their role in apprehending the suspect as well.

“In a 14-day period, the PFA using scientific measures apprehended the killer. The entire nation appreciates their role,” he said.

“Our lab is better than similar international laboratories. There is no such lab of PFA’s standard in South Asia,” he claimed.

The chief minister said that he apologised and expressed his regret on the brutal rape, murder to the families of seven other children, who were raped and killed by the suspect, adding that he has constituted a committee to review the role played by authorities in the incessant rape, murder cases of the city.

“If someone is found negligent. I will take strict action,” he announced.

Shehbaz makes surprise visit to brick kiln on outskirts of Kasur:

CM Shehbaz got his helicopter landed in the agricultural fields outside of Kasur on Monday. He made a surprise visit to inspect the situation of the brick kilns situated on the outskirts of the city and expressed strong indignation over children being involved in physical labour.

He ordered a legal action against the owner of the brick kiln and on the directives by the chief minister the owner of the kiln was arrested. He directed the concerned officials to register a case against the owner and ordered that the children working at the brick kiln be immediately admitted to schools.

Upon seeing the dirty hands of the children, CM Shehbaz advised them to seek education as ample resources have been provided for the education of children working at brick kilns. The children and the families are given monthly stipends along with the provision of free books, bags, uniforms and shoes so that the child could study without being burdened, he said.

We have given pens and books in the hands of the children to ensure a bright future for them. The future of these children is associated with education, therefore, the children should be admitted to schools. He directed that the deputy commissioners and the DPOs should regularly visit brick kilns adding that child labor, especially at brick kilns will not be tolerated at any cost.

An action will be taken against the owner of the brick kiln where children are being forced for physical labour. I shall also make surprise inspections to brick kilns, the chief minister added.

A large number of people from the nearby localities gathered on the occasion and chanted slogans of ‘long-live Shehbaz Sharif’.