Shahbaz’s political approach different from Nawaz: Kaira
Qamar Zaman Kaira has said political approach of CM Punjab was different from that of his brother.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira said Friday that political approach of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif was different from that of his brother PML-N President Nawaz Sharif.
Speaking in meet the press programme of Lahore Press Club, he said the Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif’s policies could bring about a positive change in politics and stabilise the country. “However, his brother Shahbaz Sharif is following the policy of opposition leader in the National Assembly Ch Nisar Ali Khan that can only destabilise the institutions,” he said.
Commenting on the decision of the Supreme Court in Tehrik-e- Minhajul Quran chief’s petition, he said it disappointed overseas Pakistanis, adding several had telephoned him about the verdict.
He said the PPP did not believe in surveys about popularity as people cast their votes on the basis of performance.
The minister said the PPP-led government tried its best to deliver during the past five years. Recounting achievements of the PPP government, Kaira said thousands of contract workers were regularised, employees’ salaries were doubled besides devolving powers to provinces and restoring 1974 constitution to its original democratic form.
He said, “The PPP government did not spend all government funds in only one city like the Punjab government and provided equal funds to the province.”
Criticising Punjab CM for spending huge funds on projects like Sasti Roti (cheap bread), metro bus service and Sasta Ata (cheap flour) scheme, he said he will face accountability for it.
The minister said corruption was rampant in Punjab and those trying to deceive public would face public wrath in the next general elections.
About caretaker set-up, the minister said a procedure was laid down in the Constitution that would be followed.
To another question, he said life of every Pakistani soldier was precious and Pakistan would lodge protest at the proper forum on the martyrdom of its soldier by Indian forces.
