Pakistan is a reality & with the blessing of Almighty Allah, there is no threat to its existence: Azam Nazeer Tarar
ISLAMABAD, June 02 (SABAH): The Senate was informed on Thursday that the government is committed to make Pakistan Railways the best and safe public transport in the country.
Responding to a question during “Question Hour,” Minister of State for Law and Justice, Malik Shahadat Awan said the government is also considering the plans to enhance the cargo train services to generate revenue.
Replying to another question, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Javed Abbasi said that up-gradation of Quetta-Taftan rail track is among the government’s priorities.
Leader of the House in the Senate, Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that Pakistan is a reality and, with the blessing of Almighty Allah, there is no threat to its existence.
Speaking on an Adjournment Motion in the Senate on Thursday, he condemned PTI’s Chief Imran Khan’s statement casting doubts on the security and integrity of the country. He said Imran Khan’s diatribes against the establishment and country’s security are regrettable and he was ousted from power through a democratic process.
Syed Asif Kirmani said there is no power on earth, which can undo Pakistan.
Bahramand Khan Tangi said Pakistan’s institutions and assets are in safe hands.
Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui said that the armed forces should not be dragged into politics.
Tahir Bizinjo said Imran Khan is under immense mental pressure and that is why he is issuing irresponsible statements. He urged the PTI to return to the National Assembly and play its democratic role.
Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said such statements are worth condemnable. He urged Imran Khan to take his words back as such statements are not in favour of the country.
Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan said Imran Khan’s statement is unacceptable. He called for internal democracy and transparency in political parties to ensure stability in the country.
Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shahzad Waseem said Imran Khan’s statement is being taken out of context. He said PTI was ousted from power under a foreign conspiracy.
Those, who spoke on the occasion include Rana Maqbool Ahmed Khan, Hidayatullah Khan, Moula Bux Chandio, Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Syed Shibli Faraz, Faisal Javed Khan, Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, Imamddin Shouqeen, Mohsin Aziz and Rubina Khalid.
Minister of State for Finance Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha has urged all the political parties to play their due role in devising a plan for structural reforms to revamp economy in the country.
Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Shaukat Tarin regarding deteriorating economic condition of the country and steps taken by the government, she said we should refrain from doing politics on economy.
She said we inherited the worst debt trap as the last government left a massive circular debt of four trillion rupees, burdened the national exchequer by giving subsidies on petroleum prices and off-tracked the IMF programme.
The Minister of State said the government is working on structural reforms and reviving the IMF programme which was stalled in the previous government.
She, however, said the government is providing assistance to low-income groups to protect them from the adverse impact of the hike in petroleum prices.
Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said we have tried to curtail prices of wheat and sugar through Utility Stores. The House will now meet today (Friday) at 10:30 AM.