Staff Reporter
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Saturday that there is a threat of war with India and befitting response will be given in case of any aggression by the neighbouring country.
“We believe in strengthening the institutions and also respect the decisions of the courts. Tension between the institutions is not in the country’s interest,” the Governor said while talking to media after addressing Christmas Day functions at Governor’s House and Multan Road.
Provincial Minister Ejaz Alam Augestin, MPA Mahindar Pal Singh, Rana Samiullah from PTI Labor wing, Robinson Aziz Francis, Ayesha Bhutta, Awais Younis and others were present on the occasion.
Talking to media, Ch Sarwar maintained that India is facing internal disturbance and it has become difficult for the Modi government to bring the situation under control, therefore, there is a threat of Indian aggression to divert the situation. “We had earlier responded to Indian aggression and would reply in a befitting manner in case of any adventurism,” he said.
Responding to a question, the Governor said the PTI government stands for accountability and all the institutions like NAB and FIA are working independently. “Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari and others were granted bails by the courts and they respect the decisions of the courts,” he added.
He ruled out any possibility of deal with corrupt elements and would continue the process of accountability without any fear or favour. He added that the country cannot progress without rooting out the menace of corruption.
Addressing the Christmas functions, Ch Sarwar said that protection of lives and properties of the minorities is being ensured in Pakistan. As per August 11 speech of Quaid-i-Azam, he said minorities are provided with all those facilities being enjoyed by every Pakistani under the law and the constitution.
