ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan is a peace lovingcountry and wants to live in peace with all its neighbouring countries.
Addressing a big pubic meeting at Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur districtthis afternoon, he said instead of war Pakistan is interested ininvestment, prosperity and creating job opportunities for its people.However, our desire for peace should not be misunderstood as our weakness.
Imran Khan said we have repeatedly asked India for talks to resolve theKashmir dispute but a political party in India is promoting hatred due toelections there.
The Prime Minister lauded the role of Pakistan Air Force in defense of themotherland and asked the people to remain vigilant about the designs of theenemy before the Indian general elections.
He paid rich tribute to the people of occupied Kashmir, who are renderingsacrifices to achieve their right to self-determination.
Imran Khan said the national economy has weakened due to corruption byleadership of two political parties in the last ten years.
He categorically stated that there will be no compromise on corruption andno NRO will be offered.
Referring to the steps taken by the PTI government for improvement of thenational economy, Imran Khan said China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Malaysiaare investing in the country.
The amount to be generated from this investment will be spent on providinghealth and education facilities to the people.
The Prime Minister said a new era of prosperity has started in tribal areasafter their merger in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Imran Khan announced two billion rupees for providing interest free loan toyouth of Bajaur to start their own business.
He said grid stations in Bajaur will be upgraded besides converting threehundred mosques to solar energy.
The Prime Minister said eight thousand tribal people will be provided jobsbesides enhancing sports facilities.
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He said Bajaur will be linked with Swat Motorway to promote tourism in thearea.
Imran Khan said an industrial estate will be constructed in Bajaur andvocational centers to provide technical training to youth.
He said Levies and Khasadar Forces will be merged in Khyber PakhtunkhwaPolice and their salaries will be enhanced.
The Prime Minister said that internet facility will be provided in Bajaur.
Addressing the gathering, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister MahmoodKhan in his address announced a number of development schemes for the area.
It includes opening campus of FATA University in Bajaur, construction of asports complex, a social welfare complex and vocational training center.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Qari Noor-ul-Haq Qadri in his speechsaid peace has been restored in the country due to the sacrifices of thesecurity forces.
He said the nation is proud of the sacrifices of Pak Army in elimination ofterrorism from the society.
He said Bajaur district is a strong fort of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf andits people have unshakable trust in the policies and leadership of PrimeMinister Imran Khan.
Addressing the gathering, Federal Minister for Communication Murad Saeedsaid the PTI government would fulfill all promises made with people ofBajaur and bring prosperity and development in the region.
He said people of Bajaur have shown great confidence in the leadership ofPrime Minister Imran Khan and would continue to the same for progress andprosperity of the country.
