Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz on Sunday said that the PTI government is working hard to bring positive changes in the lives of Pakistanis. He said, they will continue to do so under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
His statements came ahead of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) jalsa in Lahore.
Taking to his Twitter account on Sunday afternoon, the information minister said that the government is committed to providing relief and all possible facilities to the poor masses.
Citing the reduction in sugar prices, he said that due to PM Imran Khan’s wisely-devised strategies, Pakistan’s economy has been progressing towards betterment, making the lives and livelihood of people safe.
“Despite the challenges, Pakistan’s economic indicators are positive,” he stated. “In the first half of the financial year, remittances increased by 27%, foreign direct investment by 150%, and cement production by 17%. In November, car sales increased by 68%, while sales of tractors and motorcycles also increased significantly.”
A few days ago, Shibli Faraz held a press conference where he warned Opposition parties against the embarrassment that will be caused because of their “blackmailing tactics”, claiming that the Opposition leaders have submitted their resignations without any consultation or a unanimous strategy.“Their [opposition leaders’] politics is coming to an end. They are strangling the future of their political career with their own hands.” He also censured the Opposition leaders for holding jalsas despite the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country, adding that the “indifferent attitude” of the Opposition reflects how much they care about the health and lives of the people.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Shibli Faraz claimed that the PDM could hardly manage to gather 10,000 to 15,000 people at the venue, adding that the rally was “as cold as the weather.” Adding to Shibli Faraz’s comment, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the government neither stopped the Opposition from carrying out the rally nor placed any containers to block the road. “Despite all the freedom, the PDM failed to attract enough supporters for their gathering, and ended up setting a five-acre tent in a 150-acre park,” she asserted.
