KARACHI – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday expressed resolve to weed out terrorism and extremism in the country, saying the state will not surrender to such elements.
Addressing a press conference after a meeting with business community in Karachi, the premier asserted that surrender was not an option for the state.
He said “Pakistan is out home and it will be run on our terms,” adding: “We will not refrain from rendering any sacrifices for the country in future”.
The premier said, “Those who think such attack can tire us they are at mistake”
The statement comes a day after six Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred during a gun battle with terrorists in Asman Manza area of South Waziristan district.
During the exchange of fire, four terrorists were killed and two of others injured.
PM Kakar seeks ‘practical suggestions’ from businessmen
on Wednesday asked the entrepreneurs to give “practical suggestions” for economic turnaround in the country facing financial crunches and skyrocketing inflation rate.
The interim premier sought the suggestions while addressing a gathering of prominent entrepreneurs in southern port city of Karachi.
He said that a mechanism will be formulated after consultations with the business community for the feasible actions that the interim setup could undertake in its brief period, hoping: “We will also leave a blue print for the new government if possible”. He said the interim government aimed at moving towards a smooth transition in the country.
He also assured the businessmen that efforts will be made to address the problems of business community including those relating to power and gas.
Acknowledging their contribution in the development of the country, the premier called them the “engine of economy and agents of economic sustenance”.
He also emphasised on collective efforts to improve the national economy. “We will transform and bring positive change in Pakistan together,” he said.
Kakar said the government’s responsibility is to facilitate the business community and then collect taxes from them so that these could be spent for the uplift of deprived segments of the society. He also asked the business community to embrace best business practices for better branding of Pakistan in the outside world.
