Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday said the journey of progress, prosperity and development under the PML-N government, would continue as a large number of power and infrastructure development projects were being completed on fast track basis.
He said recently, power generation in the country touched the historic mark of about 19,000 MW and assured that more power production would be added in the current year and by the end of next year.
The prime minister was addressing a gathering of party workers during his visit to the interior city. He said numerous power projects were inaugurated and an amount of $36 billion was being spent on these projects. These projects were being accomplished in a transparent manner and within the minimum time and cost, he said, adding that an amount of Rs 112 billion was saved on three 3,600 megawatt LNG-run projects.
Expressing his wonder at the agenda of his political rivals, the prime minister said the Orange Line and Metro Bus Service were aimed at facilitating the poor. During the PML-N government, the law and order situation in the country had improved whereas the economic indicators were on the surge, he added.
Whatever we said, we acted upon with sincerity, and never indulged in politics of falsehood, the prime minister said. He informed the gathering that he presided over a meeting related to development projects for Punjab and Lahore. He lauded Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the completion of development projects throughout the province.
Shahbaz Sharif had taken keen interest in the development of the province and Lahore, the prime minister said and recalled that he himself served tirelessly as the chief minister of Punjab.
Expressing his pleasure over meeting with the party workers, the PM said his relation with them was long lasting which had grown stronger with the passage of time.
Later, chairing a high-level meeting here, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday directed quality control, transparency and timely completion of all projects under the 2017-18 Annual Development Programme of Punjab.
The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal and provincial ministers and senior officials. The PM was also given a comprehensive briefing about the ongoing projects under the 2016-17 ADP. The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the pace of progress and said his government’s focus was on the welfare of the masses. He said the objective of the projects should be to provide maximum relief to the people and ensure availability of all facilities at their door steps.
