President sees no threat to PTI govt

QUETTA: President Dr Arif Alvi has said there is no threat to the government of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). Addressing a press conference here on Monday, the president congratulated the federal government on putting an end to ‘Azadi march’ without using force and creating chaos.“If the government remains busy in dealing with political demonstrations, the country’s progress will get affected,” he added. “It is the right of democratic forces to record their protest, but it must be kept in mind that Pakistan is an emerging nation and its focus should not be diverted,” he added. “If someone is going to court against government decisions, it means our courts are open and anyone can approach them.”Says development of the livestock sector can boost exports, eliminate poverty and stabilise economy Dr Alvi said parliament should continue to work for the country’s progress and parliamentarians should not fight in the house but concentrate on doing legislation. He said with the development of Gwadar port new avenues of progress will open up in the province. “Unlike in the past, the world is seeing Pakistan as a big market for investment. And they want to invest here because the security situation in the country has improved,” he said. He said there was a great potential in Balochistan for investors in tourism, minerals and other sectors. “Pakistan is now getting a better position in the world,” he said. The president said he was happy with the performance of the Balochistan government.“There is no misunderstanding between the federation and the federating units in the country,” he said. “Allah will help us to get out of the Reko Diq case.” He said with the completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, other countries of the world will be attracted to Pakistan, and “it will pave way for the development, especially in Balochistan”. Dr Alvi assured that the National Accountability Bureau would not do anything illegal. He said the matter of the army chief ’s extension was settled two months ago.