Economic, law and order situations don’t allow:Shahbaz

Govt determined to unpack full potential of CPEC:

LAHORE–Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday declared that the current economic and law and order situations in the country are not worth conducting immediate elections.

Such a statement emerged after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif chaired a meeting in which the current political and constitutional situation of the country was discussed. Legal experts, Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar, Malik Ahmed Khan and Mansoor Awan also participated in the meeting. A briefing was given regarding the hearing of the case in the Supreme Court.

The legal experts briefed PM Shahbaz on the legal and constitutional aspects of the election case in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Meanwhile, it is also learnt that Shehbaz Sharif has also called a meeting of the parliamentary party of Pakistan Muslim League (N). There will be a consultation on political issues at the session. Prime Minister Shahbaz will brief the members on the political scenario.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said the government was determined to unpack the full potential of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by making it the centerpiece of economic diplomacy for the region.

In a tweet on his social media handle, he said, “Reopening of Khunjrab Pass is critical to accelerating trade between Pakistan & China. The government is determined to unpack the full potential of CPEC by making it the centerpiece of our economic diplomacy for the region. Trade & connectivity are the building blocks of prosperity.”

Reopening of Khunjrab Pass is critical to accelerating trade between Pakistan & China. The govt is determined to unpack the full potential of CPEC by making it the centerpiece of our economic diplomacy for the region. Trade & connectivity are the building blocks of prosperity.

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 2, 2023