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Peace in Karachi restored due to efforts of govt, says president

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Pakistan candidate for the upcoming presidential election of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N (PMLN), Mamnoon Hussain arrives to submits his nomination paper at the High Court in Islamabad on July 24, 2013. Pakistan's Supreme Court on July 24 revised the date for the presidential election, asking the election commission to hold it on July 30 instead of August 6. The court made the order as many of the lawmakers who will elect a replacement for President Asif Ali Zardari will be paying pilgrimages or offering special prayers on August 6 for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which ends a few days later. AFP PHOTO /AAMIR QURESHI

KARACHI: President Mamnoon Hussain has said peace in Karachi has been restored due to admirable efforts of the government.

Talking to a delegation of businessmen in Karachi on Sunday, he said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has laid strong foundations for the development of the country during last few years.

“Peace in Karachi is very important for the prosperity of the country,” said the president. He assured the businessmen to resolve their problems.

Mamnoon Hussain said efforts are underway to establish Economic Zones in the country under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

He emphasised the need of joint efforts beyond political affiliations for development of the city and the province.

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