ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing to convert the Prime Minister’s House into Pakistan House, has said that there is a coalition government and everyone has to be included.
Nawaz Sharif will finalize the portfolios of the PMl-N ministers, he said.
Speaking at an Iftar dinner in honour of senior journalists, the newly elected Prime Minister said that if the president was not feeling well, may Allah give him health. On the orders of the Supreme Court we will act accordingly against the violators of the Constitution, he further said.
Referring to the economic situation of the country, the prime minister said that short and medium term plans are being formulated to reduce inflation.
He said that we will not say anything to anyone. The institutions will do their job. Those campaigning against the institutions will be caught by the law, he said.
Earlier, a meeting of economists was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in which the current dire economic situation facing the country was considered in detail.
The meeting also decided to form a National Economic Council.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the economists at the meeting to prepare recommendations on an urgent basis.
According to the statement, the proposals will be formulated in the light of the views of sections related to agriculture, industry, investment and banking.
The statement said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to form a National Economic Council, which will be composed of impartial and eminent economists.
During the meeting, the Finance Secretary briefed the prime minister on the economic situation of the country, revenue and budget deficits.
The prime minister said that in view of the economic situation and serious financial risks, the immediate medium and long term targets should be clearly defined and comprehensive recommendations on policy options should be made so that concrete steps can be taken.
