Political stability must for development of country: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says development projects launched during previous tenure of PML-N government are now being completed by the coalition government.

Addressing a ceremony in Lahore on Sunday, he said mega power generation projects, including the CPEC projects were initiated by the PML-N government during its previous tenure.

The Prime Minister regretted that the PTI government stopped work on these projects which caused delay in their completion.

Terming the next fiscal year's budget as public friendly, he said despite difficult economic situation, the government increased salaries and pension of its employees.

The Prime Minister stressed on political stability for development and prosperity of the country.

He said Pakistan has fulfilled all conditions of International Monetary Fund and hoped that an agreement would be finalized with it during this month.

Regarding 9th May incidents, he said all responsible persons of these attacks will be punished.

Source: Radio Pakistan