Corrupt political elements using religious card against federal govt
our correspondent
Bisham
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has stated that certain corrupt political elements are using religious card against the federal government which reflects their state of desperation to get back into government circles.
He clarified that Jamiat Ulema Islam does not have the strength to march towards Islamabad adding that people have understood the real intentions of these people and will not allow them to suceed.
He was addressing a huge public gathering at Bisham in District Shangla, where Baba e Shangla and ANP leader Al Haj Saeed Farin Shah announced joining Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf after remaining for 30 years in Awami National Party. Ex candidate for National Assembly from ANP Haji Sadeed ur Rehman and Ex Nazim from PML- N, Mujeeb, also announced joining Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf.
Mahmood Khan clarified that weak and debilitated foreign policy of Nawaz Sharif under PML-N rule left the states foreign policy incapacitated on every international forum.
Mahmood Khan maintained that people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa firmly support the stance of Imran Khan who has successfully fought the case of Kashmiris in the United Nations General Assembly.
“Despite facing challenges on international level during the PML-N government, Nawaz Sharif did not even bother to appoint a Foreign Minister.” Mahmood Khan
He added that the dynamic leadership of Imran Khan is strengthening the stance of Pakistan on international forums and the world has recognized the role of Pakistan for maintaining peace in the region.
Mahmood Khan furthered that looters and plunderers of the nation’s wealth have been put behind the bars and accountability of these corrupt political mafias will take place at every cost.
Commenting on the recent strike by doctors, Mahmood Khan univocally stated that reforms in the health sector are aimed to serve citizens of the province adding that the government cannot be blackmailed by a handful of selfish government servants who want to serve their selfish interests. He stated that the DHA and RHA acts will be implemented for the welfare of citizens.
“The government wants to ensure availability of doctors and medicine in remote areas of the province for which reforms in the health sector are of paramount importance.” Mahmood Khan
He clarified that the government is not privatizing the health sector nor does it intend to unemploy anyone. We are working on reforms and the recent regularization of 28,000 employees of the Khasadar and Lewis force in the newly merged tribal districts along with the regularization of more than 9,000 special police force in the province, are evidences that the government is working for providing employments.
The Chief Minister stated that Rs. 1 billion will be spent on developmental projects and other developmental activities in District Shangla and also announced a grant of Rs. 1 million for Bisham Press club along with the construction of Sports Ground in Bisham.
