PM inaugurates development projects in Islamabad

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday inaugurated Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Avenue formerly known as IJP road and Seventh Avenue Overhead Bridge on Srinagar Highway besides performing ground breaking of Eleventh Avenue in Islamabad.

Addressing a ceremony in connection with the inauguration of these projects, Prime Minister regretted that the poor performance of previous government delayed execution of important development projects.

He however said: “We have accelerated work on them and the ongoing projects in the federal capital will be completed by next month”.

Prime Minister announced that an electric bus service will also be launched in the capital city, for which the buses will reach by July 15.

Shehbaz Sharif stated: “A solid waste management system is also being introduced in Islamabad on the pattern of Lahore”.

The premier added that the IJP road has been named after Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed to recognize the services and sacrifices rendered by the martyrs for the nation.  

“Only those nations remain successful which remember the sacrifices of their martyrs,” said PM.

Shehbaz continued to say that May 9 acts not only aggrieved the entire nation but also bowed our heads down in embarrassment.

He said today the propaganda of a political party regarding regime change stands fully exposed.

Prime Minister also stated: “Relief has been given to the people in the budget,” referring to the increase in the salaries and pensions of employees.

He said the budget envisages several initiatives for the youth, adding that laptop scheme for the youth will be launched next month. This year one hundred thousand laptops will be distributed amongst the youth.

“We are importing oil on discounted rates from Russia,” said Sharif. He was also confident of a deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF) saying Pakistan has fulfilled all the conditions.

He expressed the commitment to steer the country collectively out of difficult situation. PM however stressed that political stability is a must for economic stability.

Speaking on the occasion, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said: “We will continue the journey of serving the country”.