Prime Minister Imran Khan says court exposed Sharif family today
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the Sharif family had been affecting courts through tactics.
Addressing a meeting of party and government spokespersons on Thursday, he said that the court had exposed the Sharif family.
"The affidavit of Gilgit-Baltistan former chief judge Rana Shamim was written in the office of Nawaz Sharif's son. The affidavit has been brought before the case of Maryam Nawaz," he added.
The prime minister said that the Sharif family is like a mafia, which is fighting the war of its survival. "We are fighting the battle of the people. We have to counter this mafia," he maintained.
He said that the PTI had provided all receipts in the foreign funding case. "Other parties also provide their receipts. The PML-N should reply to the funding from Arif Naqvi. Shehbaz Sharif should tell the nation about his telegraphic transfers (TTs)," he added.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting to review progress on Ravi Urban Development and Central Business District projects.
He emphasized that these projects are of vital importance for the country and particularly Lahore. He added that government has no self-interest and is working for the welfare of citizens of Lahore.
"Our government has revitalized dead capital to earn revenues and has initiated landmark construction projects that no previous government planned in last 20 years. These projects will substantially reduce pollution levels due to inclusion of green spaces, waste management, clean energy sources and eco-friendly international best practices," he maintained.
Prime Minister Imran Khan directed that a disciplinary action will be taken against officials who do not adhere to timelines that cause delay in projects’ implementation. He also directed the Punjab government to actively pursue legal cases pending against these projects.
Earlier, the meeting was briefed that green spaces have been reserved in all projects and clean technologies would be used to ensure eco-friendly construction. It was apprised that 7 international groups have participated in establishment of a waste treatment plant in Ravi Urban Development project and agreements have been reached with international organizations including UN-HABITAT to comply with international green standards.
The meeting was attended by Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Haider and senior officials. Punjab Minister Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, Adviser to CM Punjab Dr Salman Shah, Chief Secretary Punjab and senior officials of Punjab government joined via video link.
