Pakistan PM challenges Opp. to remove him

I have a clear message for those who curse Parliament to dissolve assemblies, if anyone can. The people will give their response in the election, in July 2018 — Shahid K. Abbasi, Pakistan Prime Minister

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has challenged the Opposition parties to move a no- confidence motion against him in the National Assembly and dissolve their respective provincial assemblies, if they are prepared to face the people’s decision in the next elections.

Speaking at a function in Bhakkar on Saturday evening, Mr Abbasi said: “The Opposition threatened to dissolve provincial assemblies to impede Senate elections. I have a clear message for those who curse Parliament to dissolve assemblies, if anyone can. The people will give their response in the election, in July 2018.”

He added: “This politics of falsehood, conspiracy and curse will be buried forever.”

Criticising the opposition’s ‘ failed’ power show in Lahore last week, the PM said they had set a new precedent of cursing parliament despite striving to become its member.

He said: “Those who staged a circus at the Mall in Lahore will come to know what the politics is when they will approach people after dissolving the provincial assemblies. People have not voted them to dissolve assemblies but for resolving national and public issues.”

He assured the gathering that the Pakistan Muslim League ( Nawaz) government would complete its term. The Prime Minister also distributed health insurance cards that would allow people free medical treatment of up to Rs 0.3 million from private hospitals.

He said now the poor people would not have to take loans and sell out their belongings to support the medical treatment of their dear- ones.