City Reporter
Interior Minister, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that in line with the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will be celebrated across the country with religious fervour and respect.
In interaction with media, he said that to hold special ceremonies on 12 Rabi-ul-Awal, all arrangements have been finalized and a ceremony in this connection to be held at Convention Centre would be addressed by the prime minister.
Sheikh Rashid said that various events had been planned in twin city as Milad-un-Nabi processions and rallies would be arranged in Rawalpindi and Islamabad besides number of other activities to celebrate the day.
He said, “All matters are proceeding in the right direction and there was no question on political stability. Country’s enemies will fail to fulfill their wishes.”
The Interior Minister said that the incumbent government will complete its tenure and democratic and security institutions will get further strength during the tenure of this government.
The issue of inflation was connected with the changing international economic situation as no one in the government wants inflation in the country, he added.
He further stated that the trend of increasing prices of petroleum, edible oil, wheat and other edible items in the international markets had repercussions.
The Interior Minister said that the international community should support the Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds.
Talking about development projects in Rawalpindi, the minister said that Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar had inaugurated third university in the city while work on Ring Road will begin soon.
He said that three universities had been established in Rawalpindi while several educational institutions had been setup in poor areas of the city.
Sheikh Rashid said that the incumbent government had finalized the Nallah Lai project as the inaugural ceremony of the project will be held on December 25. He added Mother and Child hospital project will also be started before December 25.
