Muslims under pressure due to terror attacks in US, France: Shahbaz
Punjab CM condemned Paris attacks in harsh terms, said Pakistan is itself victim of terrorism
LONDON: (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shabaz Sharif has on Friday said that troubles for Muslims increased in West after terror attacks in United States (US) and Paris. He condemned the Paris attacks in harsh terms and said that Pakistan was itself a victim of terrorism, reported Dunya News.
Briefing the media in London, Shahbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is a victim of terrorism. He said that Britain will provide assistance to Punjab in health, education, transport and other fields. He said that the government in Pakistan is working upon the right of vote for the overseas Pakistanis.
Shahbaz Sharif said that his recent visit to London has been the most successful visit of his political career. Talking to the media at the end of his 4-day visit, Shahbaz said that British government gave him special attention which is a proof of British government’s trust in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s government.
Punjab CM said that he discussed the issues of health, education and terrorism with the British officials. He said that British government has offered complete support to Punjab government in the field of health. He said that energy crisis will be under control if no serious issue arises and load shedding will be completely eliminated by 2017.
Moreover, Shahbaz Sharif said that pressure on Muslims was mounted after the terror attacks in US and Paris. He said that Punjab government has taken strong measures against terrorism in the province.
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peaking to the media after the meeting, CM Shahbaz Stated that his visit to the university had been very succesful. He stated that a detailed discussion was held with different British departments. He added that the idea of reaping benefits from the experiences of the British department regarding School Leadership program was also agreed upon during the meeting. CM Punjab stated that this will aid in the development of education in Punjab.
CM Shahbaz also stated that a Memorendum Of Understanding (MOU) had also been signed with a British institute which will provide better facilities to the youth for training in areas of skill development. He further added that this will open up new job opportunities for skilled and talented youngsters in the international market.
CM Shahbaz also requested support in the education department from the Vice Chancellor of the university during the meeting.
CM Shahbaz was briefed on the international operation of the university.
CM Punjab left for UK earlier his week on an official visit. The minister has been scheduled to meet important British leaders and head of different departments.
CM will discuss the policies to fortify the bilateral ties with United Kingdom (UK) while he will also meet the Pakistanis living abroad.
Shahbaz Sharif stated that UK and Pakistan are still enjoying friendly and economic relations. He said that his visit will further strengthen the associations with the British government.
