Conspiracy against govt in name of Iftar is regrettable: Firdous Ashiq

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Minister for Information Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the conspiracy against a democratic government in the name of Iftar is regrettable. Talking to the media on Saturday, she said that the government would counter each gimmick of the opposition. “The opposition will suffer a defeat if it unites for the rights of their children in Ramazan,” she maintained. The minister said that the rulers involved in money laundering got Pakistan placed on the grey list and now preparations are being made to put it on the black list.

Those who mauled economy are pointing fingers at govt: Firdous

Earlier on May 17, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Information has said that those who mauled the economy are pointing fingers at the government. Addressing workers of Associated Press of Pakistan in Islamabad on Friday, she said that those who brought the economy to this stage are asking questions about the dollar. Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the eight-month government cannot be held accountable for 70 years. “We prefer national interest to political interest,” she said. She said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is contesting the case of Pakistan like a leader. “Imran Khan is most concerned about the oppressed and the poor,” he said. Firdous Ashiq Awan invited the opposition to sit with the government and prepare a long-term economic reform program to address economic challenges of the country. She said that the government and the opposition should jointly make efforts for progress and development of the country. The special assistant urged the opposition to play a positive and constructive role instead of creating uncertainty and instability in the country. She said people had attached expectations with parliament and politicians have a responsibility to respond to the national challenges. She said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has a reform agenda to make future of the coming generations bright. She said institutions will be strengthened under the reform agenda. The special assistant said that the government believes in economic empowerment of the women, and measures to this effect are also being taken. She said women should be provided equal opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities in every sector. She said the media workers would be made part of Health Card scheme and Naya Pakistan Housing Program.