"We should come together and react responsibly against Trump's tweet," he suggested. He invited all stakeholders to come together and decide the future relationship with the US. Shahbaz challenged the US to audit the funds provided by it. On Chinese cooperation with Islamabad, he told the gathering that China will stand by Pakistan through thick and thin. He announced to fight against the cruel system.
He further said the United States was targeting Pakistan which was a cause of concern for everyone including the civil-military leadership. "Despite passage of 70 years, the US is still accusing us and the statements are hurting our self respect," he said.
He said every stakeholder in Pakistan should make decisions after consultations, asking the US to solve issues with Pakistan respectfully, as it doesn't need her loans and aid. Earlier, Shahbaz inaugurated the Safe City Project in Lahore where 8,000 cameras have been installed at 1,700 important points.
The Punjab Police Integrated Command, Control and Communication Centre (IC3) is expected to enhance the security of lives and property of the citizens of Punjab by employing smart technology and equipping Punjab police with modern surveillance capability, he said.
The project was initiated by the Punjab Chief Minister in May 2016 to make the city safe and it has been completed at a cost of Rs 14.52 billion. Fibre optic cable has been used in the programme and video wall comprising 203 scanners has been established in the head office for monitoring. Furthermore, pictures of criminals and terrorists have been installed in the cameras, and authorities will be immediately alerted when any camera will identify the suspect anywhere.
A high-level Chinese delegation led by Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Guo Ping called on the Punjab Chief Minister. The Chinese delegation congratulated the Chief Minister on the inauguration of Safe City Project. On the occasion, Guo Ping said that another milestone had been achieved. The Punjab government was utilising latest technology for the protection of life and property of the people which was a commendable step, he added.
Talking on the occasion, Shahbaz said the Punjab government had implemented the Safe City Project to ensure complete protection of life and property of the people. He added that the Punjab government had also planned to start that project in other cities of the province as well. It was also agreed in the meeting that bilateral cooperation should be expanded further. Provincial Minister Ayub Gadhi, ACS (Home), Chairman P&D, IG Police, Secretary to CM along with Deputy Consul General of China was present on the occasion.
Moreover, Shahbaz Sharif sent legal notice to two private channels through his advocate Mustafa Ramday. According to the legal notice, the channels ran false news during Shahbaz's recent visit to Saudi Arabia. If the channels didn't respond to the notice within 14 days, the applicant reserves the right to initiate legal action, read the notice.