PML-N govt breaks chains of terrorism, energy crisis; restore peace, economy

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Engineer Khurram Dastagir Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), government had broken the chains of terrorism for restoring peace and economy in Pakistan besides addressed the problem of energy.

Increasing growth rate of Pakistan would help strengthen diplomacy and institutions, he said while talking to a news channel.

Political stability and continuity in the democratic system was imperative to achieve higher growth rate for the country, he said adding that PML-N government following the vision of Nawaz Sharif was working for ‘civilian supremacy’ and ‘sanctity of vote’.

The people of Karachi had been facing target killing, extortion, and terrorism like situation, he said adding that PML-N government with the help of Army had addressed the problem of this big city and made it peaceful. The investors were visiting to this part of the country due to peaceful environment, he added.

Khurram Dastagir said that present government had seriously worked on Neelum-Jhelum and Tarbella IV and made these projects functional in a short period of time. He added PML-N government had acquired the land for Diamer-Bhasha dam and that the project would be completed in near future for meeting the demand of energy.

To a question about PTI’s 100 days plan, he said PTI was not capable to streamline the system in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa.

Commenting on India’s Kishan-Ganga project , he said Pakistan had expressed concerns with world bank (WB). Foreign Minister Khurram Dastagir said Pakistan wanted dialogue with India on mutual respect, for progress and prosperity of the people of both the region.

Replying to a question about relations with US, he said there was still need to have talks with American administration for better ties.

The minister said, “Democracy was the only way to take the country forward.”