Pakistan cannot afford the violent politics now: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (SABAH): On the heels of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s protest in the capital, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed an all-important session of the federal cabinet.

At the start of his address, he said, “this session is really important as the country cannot afford the violent politics now.”

He acknowledged the efforts of Islamabad police, Rangers and security personnel who played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order situation in the country.

The PM also praised the efforts of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar who were also played the leading roles in maintaining calm in the country.

He said The PTI was really bothered about why Pakistan avoided default and turned the economy in the positive direction. The protestors should understand that it was due to the tireless efforts of 16 months and not which was something sudden.

“Even our worst critics agree and praise that the economic direction is now set,” he said.

The PM also said the military leadership has also been crucial in its support for the steps taken by the democratic government.
Should we destroy all these things for their sake?” the PM questioned.

He also said the PTI’s manner of politics was really violent while adding the PML-N, PPP and JUI-F also protested in the capital in the past but not a plant was hurt in their venture.

The PM also mentioned the recent statement of Bushra Bibi regarding Saudi Arabia and remarked that nothing could be more anti-state than that vitriol.