Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Saturday said that the government and coalition partners have same thinking, adding that there are some reservations which will be addressed.
He said this while inaugurating Sialkot-Lahore Motorway Eastern Bypass Section. The 16.58 kilometres long eastern bypass cost rs. 11 billion and it comprises of two phases. The eastern bypass has six lines, nine bridges and eight underpasses. The project has been completed by the National Highways Authority (NHA).
The federal minister said government carrying out a development project and almost 60 per cent of the development fund has been released. “The government is committed to complete ongoing development projects.” While giving an answer to a query of the journalist, Shafqat Mehmood said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) formed government along with the help of its coalition partners. He said that the government and coalition partners have same thinking, adding that there are some reservations which will be addressed.
He said the reservations of the allied parties will be resolved by PTI. “The coalition will continue with the allied partners.” Commenting on the health of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Shafqat Mehmood said, he was unable to understand the logic behind the demand of PML-N supremo to allow Maryam Nawaz to fly to London for his treatment.
