LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that there is a greater need for unity and solidarity in the present situation and those political elements, which are dividing the nation, should mend their ways.
He said that it is time to promote unity to foil nefarious designs of the enemy, adding that it is high time to set aside mutual differences and give a strong message to the enemy by forging unity.
He said that violation along Line of Control by India is a threat to peace, adding that Indian forces are resorting to cowardly acts by targeting innocent citizens and the evil face of India has been exposed.
Shahbaz expressed these views while talking to elected representatives on Wednesday. He said that brave armed forces of Pakistan are capable of giving a befitting reply to Indian aggression.
“Pakistan Army can defend every inch of the motherland and is giving a forceful reply to the enemy,” he said, adding that enemy of Pakistan is perturbed over the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), aimed at progress and prosperity of the country, and is trying to sabotage the project.
The chief minister said that CPEC is a guarantee to progress and prosperity of Pakistan and its completion would change destiny of the country. He said that CPEC project would have to be implemented through maintaining unity and solidarity.
The chief minister strongly condemned unprovoked Indian firing and shelling on an ambulance and passenger bus near Neelam Valley and expressed sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human lives. He also sympathised with the bereaved families and prayed for the early recovery of the injured.
He said that firing and shelling on ambulance, passenger bus and localities is a proof of Indian aggression. “Entire country nation is standing behind Pakistan Army in the defence of the country,” he added.
Those who called on the chief minister included Members National Assembly Syed Javed Ali Shah, Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha, Raja Muhammad Javed Akhlas, Member Provincial Assembly Abdul Rauf Mughal, Manshaullah Butt and former MNA Afzal Tarar.
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