ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday reiterated that the process of accountability would continue without any discrimination.
He said this while presiding over an important meeting in which he took the spokespersons of the government in confidence over his US visit and directed them bring forth positive image of the government in front of masses.
According to sources, the government while adopting strict stance, decided to take a tougher stance against the opposition over protest.
The meeting also reviewed matters pertaining to no-trust motion against Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani and the prime minister was apprised about the number game.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Imran Khan once again reiterated that the process of accountability would continue without any discrimination.
He said that those found guilty by the courts were trying to mislead the nation and also portraying themselves as political martyrs.
The prime minister went on to say that the country has come out of the economic crisis due to the government’s positive policies and relief was being provided to the general public.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the present Government is committed to provide an enabling environment to the investors and the business community in undertaking profitable business ventures in the country.
He added that the Government is fully focused on improving ease of doing business and implementing policies which encourage the investors to invest in various sectors of economy and avail business opportunities in the country.
He was talking to a visiting delegation of eight leading Chinese textile companies here at PM Office. The delegation was led by Chairman Shanghai Yuanyi Industry Huang Weiguo. Adviser to PM on Commerce Abdul Razzak Dawood and Chairman BoI Zubair Gilani were also present on the occasion.
The Chinese companies included Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group, Huafu Fashion, Grace Towel, Zhejiang socks, Baiyuan Machinery, Atexco, Texhong and Black Peony.
The top executives/representatives of the Chinese companies briefed the Prime Minister about their expertise and evinced keen interest in making investments in the country in various textile-related export sectors.
The Prime Minister highlighted lucrative business opportunities, geo-strategic location of the country, a large consumer market and the availability of cost-effective and skilled labor in the country.
He also assured the delegation that the Government will provide every possible support and facilitation to the investors.
Meanwhile, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and updated him over the in-place measures to cope with challenges of monsoon spell.
The Chairman NDMA apprised the Prime Minister regarding the preparatory measures to guard against any emergency situation arising due to monsoon spell in the country.
On the other hand, widespread rains have been continuing in different parts of the country, including Islamabad for over a week now. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the current rain spell is expected to last till Saturday.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, Widespread rains/wind-thunderstorm are expected in Karachi, Mirpurkhas, Thatta, Hyderabad, Nawabshah in Sindh and Kalat and Mekran divisions from Sunday to Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jamell called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office, Islamabad.
Upon arrival at PM House, PM Imran warmly welcomed Maulana Tariq Jameel and his delegation.
During the meeting, both leaders discuss matters of mutual interest. PM’s special assistant Naeem-ul-Haq was also present on the occasion.
In April, religious scholar, preacher and public speaker Maulana Tariq Jameel had been awarded YouTube’s Golden Button as he reached the 1 million subscribers mark. His sermons are not only widely watched on YouTube but also shared.
Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed matters related to the Afghan peace process.
Bilateral relations, Kashmir issue and other regional issues also discussed in President Erdogan’s phone call with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Earlier, China, Russia and the United States jointly welcomed Pakistan to a four-party consultation process and believed that Islamabad can play an important role in facilitating peace in Afghanistan. – NNI