Amraiz Khan
Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar has said that apart from accountability, the government is ready to discuss every issue with the opposition. “The stand of Shah Mehmood Quraishi and Fawad Chaudhry on the issue of opposition rallies is a proof of democracy and the right of all to have their opinion in PTI.” He stressed it would be good if the PDM reconsidered holding rallies so that the country could be saved from a situation similar to that of the United States with regard to Corona. The governor clarified that in a telephone conversation with PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, he only expressed condolence over the sad demise of his mother. “No political talks were held.”
The Punjab governor was addressing an event regarding Polio Campaign at Governor House on Tuesday. Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Punjab Information Advisor Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and DG Health Capt (R) Usman were present on the occasion. On the occasion, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar launched the anti-Polio campaign by administering polio vaccine to children. Replying to media questions, the governor said that there could be no compromise on elimination of corruption and transparent accountability. Besides, the government is ready to hold talks with the opposition on all issues and the option of negotiation is never ruled out in a democracy. If the opposition wants the accountability process to end, it will not be possible. Replying to another question, Ch Sarwar said that in a telephone conversation with PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif, he had only expressed his condolences on the death of his mother and no other discussion had taken place. “But because of the spike in Corona with each passing day, I would like to say to all the opposition parties, including the PML-N, that only living people do politics, so first of all, people lives should be considered.” In current circumstances, people’s lives are more precious than politics.
Earlier, addressing the event, the governor said that the anti-polio campaign is very important to eradicate the croippling disease. “I would also like to ask the Chief Ministers, Members of Parliament and NGOs to be a part of this campaign against polio so that we can succeed in making Pakistan a polio free country. Praise is to Allah. We have won the first round against Corona. Now if we show the same responsibility in the second wave of Corona, we will surely be able to defeat Corona once again. I also appreciate the steps taken by the Federal and Provincial Health Department and especially Dr. Yasmeen Rashid against Coronavirus.” Addressing the function, Dr. Yasmeen Rashid said that we are working with all sections, including members of Parliament, to make the anti-polio campaign a success and we are confident that when we all work together, The time is not far when we will be completely successful in eradicating polio from Punjab. I am also grateful to the Governor of Punjab who has organized this event regarding Polio awareness and eradication.
