ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan’s lies and lust for power, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, have jeopardized Pakistan’s crucial foreign policy interests, he said on Thursday.
The prime minister claimed that Imran Niazi’s hypocrisy knew no bounds as he went from charging the US with overthrowing his government to now courting the US to mend fences. “Imran Niazi’s hypocrisy knows no bounds. From accusing the US of overthrowing his government to now courting the US to mend fences. He wrote on Twitter, “In the process, his lies & lust for power have jeopardized Pakistan’s crucial foreign policy interests.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the development of a thorough plan to manage fire incidents in Karachi. The prime minister stated this as he paid tribute to the four fire fighters who lost their lives while putting out a fire in Karachi.
He expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the fire fighters.
Sharif urged the Sindh government to provide financial assistance to the families of the fire fighters, particularly for the education of their children.
He also directed to provide best treatment and medical facilities to the injured.
Moreover, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan was looking forward to the continued support of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in further promoting capacity building for climate resilience and disaster management.
The prime minister, in a meeting with President and CEO of IRC David Miliband, who called on him, also underscored the importance of the Committee’s valuable support for reconstruction and repair of the damaged schools and hospitals in the flood-affected areas.
Lauding the valuable and long-standing partnership of IRC with Pakistan, he noted with appreciation IRC’s timely assistance in the aftermath of last year’s devastating floods.
He apprised the visiting dignitary about the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the flood-affected areas.
David Miliband appreciated the Government of Pakistan for the commitment and dedication by taking timely steps to minimize the effects of last year’s devastating floods.
He also re-affirmed IRC’s desire to further deepen collaboration with Pakistan in disaster and climate change management.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Special Assistants to PM Dr. Jehanzeb Khan, Syed Tariq Fatemi, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lt. Gen. Inam Haider Malik and senior officials of the relevant ministries also attended the meeting.
