Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the IMF deal would be signed this month as the country has fulfilled all conditions of the international lender to unlock the remaining amount of the agreement. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Sabzazar Sports Complex in Lahore, PM Shehbaz, while referring the government’s plan B, said, “If the agreement with the IMF is [further] delayed, then I will address you.” “No need to panic,” the premier said, adding that Allah almighty will keep Pakistan safe. The premier hoped that the government and the IMF would reach a stall-level agreement this month. Stressing the need for political stability, the premier said that a country’s economic stability is linked with its political stability. He vowed to bring economic stability in the country under the leadership of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. Berating the former ruling party, PM Shehbaz hold deposed prime minister Imran Khan responsible for the May 9 mayhem and vowed to bring all the miscreants involved in the violent protests and attacked on the civil and military installations to justice. On May 9, the PTI chairman was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in the £190 million settlement case which led to the deaths of at least 10 people, prompting the authorities to arrest thousands of PTI workers. Following his detention, PTI supporters took to the streets and attacked important military installations — including the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and the Lahore Corps Commander’s House, commonly known as the Jinnah House. The prime minister said that people attacked the public and private properties at the instigation of the PTI chairman. Earlier today, PM Shehbaz said that former prime minister was arrested on charges of “corruption and abuse of powers”. In an interview with a Turkish TV channel, the premier said that the enhanced bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey through joint investment and ventures would prove “a win win” situation for the both countries. He highlighted that a target of bilateral trade to the tune of $5 billion, in the next three years, between the two countries was very much achievable. The premier said that the areas of solar and hydro power energy in Pakistan possessed huge potential and the Turkish investors could avail of this opportunity.
PM Shehbaz optimistic about finalising IMF deal this month
