QUETTA: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that political parties always maintain a dialogue with all political forces in the country.
He was referring to earlier statements made by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari, in which the PPP leadership refused to hold dialogues with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
The prime minister expressed these views while addressing media during his visit to Quetta on Saturday.
The PM added that Zardari would be included in dialogue as “dialogues are politics”.
“This is the election year, it is expected all politicians would give more political statements,” said Abbasi.
The prime minister also said that “There is no clash between the institutions and the government, this news only exists in the media.”
The prime minister was on his first visit to Balochistan after assuming office.
‘Our objective is to solve Balochistan’s problems’
The prime minister said the incumbent government’s objective is to solve the problems of Balochistan and bring it on par to other provinces.
“Our objective is to solve Balochistan’s problems and remove the feeling of helplessness in the province’s population,” said the prime minister.
Abbasi added that he has had detailed discussions with Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri.
“When the government came to power in 2013, we all know what the security situation in the province was and we have worked towards making the situation better,” said the premier.
Abbasi said as part of development schemes in the province, gas facilities would be built in all districts of the province for the provision of gas to the people.
“Another request we received was for solar powered tube wells. The project will be completed in three phases and will ensure the betterment of agricultural facilities in the province,” added Abbasi.
