PM Shehbaz rules out any leniency to Islamabad attackers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while expressing satisfaction over record increase in remittances and the reduction in the weekly inflation rate to 3.57 percent, has ruled out any leniency towards those who attempted to attack the federal capital recently, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, PM Shehbaz Sharif stated that the rise in remittances reflects the trust of overseas Pakistanis. He said this occurred despite a call for civil disobedience from a particular political party, questioning what could be a greater act of enmity against Pakistan than this.

The prime minister said political stability is very important for attracting foreign investment.

Emphasizing the need for political stability for economic development, Shehbaz Sharif referred to the meeting chaired by him yesterday on the law and order situation. He said directions have been given to ensure that those who recently attempted to attack the federal capital will not be spared, while clarifying those innocent individuals will not be touched.

The prime minister said that Azerbaijan will invest two billion dollars in Pakistan, saying the ambassador of Azerbaijan, during a meeting with him yesterday, emphasized that the projects should be identified and feasibility studies prepared so that the agreements can proceed.

Referring to the situation in Syria, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan's diplomatic position remained neutral on it. He said a mechanism has been evolved for the safe evacuation of about 500-600 Pakistanis from Syria via Beirut after consultations with the prime minister of Lebanon.

Reporter Awais Kiyani