Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the national economy is strengthening due to prudent policies of the government. While talking to public representatives in Lahore, Shahbaz said the foreign exchange reserves have reached new heights in the country's history. The CPEC is producing new opportunities for thousands of people. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the darkness would be removed from the country, he said.

Shahbaz said politics is the name of selfless service to the people. "Niazi Saheb, there is a huge difference between politics and sports ground. Niazi Saheb, you have earned niche in sports but have lost it in the politics. And, public service through politics is beyond your capacity. You have spread lies and agitation during the last four years, besides encouraging non-democratic norms, hypocrisy and name-calling in Pakistan."

Shahbaz said the fate of Pakistan was changing under the leadership of PM Muhammad Nawaz Sharif which is making the opponents unnerved. He said the people asking the elected Prime Minister to resign are insulting the public mandate. The elements who delayed the development projects through their sit-in, lockdown and agitation have disfavoured the nation and left no stone unturned to weaken the economy of Pakistan, he added.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2017