Opposition Leader Raja Riaz Ahmad & PM Shehbaz discuss current political situation of the country

LAHORE, May 27 (SABAH): Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Raja Riaz Ahmad Khan and MNA Nawab Sher Waseer called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore on Saturday and discussed the current political situation of the country.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said steps are being taken to ensure public relief in the upcoming budget.

Talking to Minister of State for Finance Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha in Lahore on Saturday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said we brought the economy out of difficult situation to stability. The Prime Minister was appreciative of the economic team’s efforts to stabilize the economy regardless of all the difficulties.

PM Shehbaz Sharif recalled that a big relief package was given to the flood victims in the wake of unprecedented floods in the country.

The Prime Minister said steps are being taken to ensure that the benefit of reduction in petroleum prices reaches the common man.

The Minister of State briefed the Prime Minister about the progress on the next budget, public relief and overall economic situation of the country.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said providing equal development opportunities and dignified employment to the youth is the top priority of government.

He was talking to Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima in Lahore on Saturday.

The Prime Minister said sports activities are also being organized along with the provision of facilities of international standard in the realm of education and skills.

Alluding to the recent inauguration of the 34th National Games in Quetta, the Prime Minister said it was heartening to see the youth participating in positive activities.

Shehbaz Sharif said our aim is to protect the youth from the effects of negative propaganda by providing them opportunities to use their energies in positive activities.

The Special Assisant apprised the Prime Minister of the progress of the Youth Program.