Blome Meets Punjab CM
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome held two separate meetings with the Punjab interim chief minister and IG Punjab in Lahore.
According to the U.S. Mission Spokesperson Jonathan Lalley: U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome, accompanied by U.S. Consul General to Lahore Kristin Hawkins, met today with caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The leaders discussed opportunities for increased U.S. trade and investment, the importance of protecting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of religious minorities, and respect for democracy and the rule of law.
Ambassador Blome reiterated his commitment to expanding U.S.-Pakistan economic ties and cooperation in other areas of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, the US Ambassador to Pakistan met with Punjab Inspector General of Police Usman Anwar on Monday.
The officials discussed law enforcement cooperation, respect for the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and our shared interest in strengthening the professionalization of law enforcement. They also discussed access to justice for women and girls, and ensuring gender representation in the police force.
Blome Meets Punjab CM
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Army Chief believes none of the political parties is sincere with Pakistan
Meanwhile, Army Chief General Asim Munir believes that none of the political parties in the country is sincere with Pakistan. A renowned businessman Zubair Motiwala made this stunning disclosure in a program of a TV channel.
Motiwala recounted the COAS’s meeting with business leaders in Lahore. He was one of the participants in the meeting.
When the TV host asked whether the army chief had expressed views regarding political parties, Motiwala disclosed that Munir believed that none of them showed sincerity towards Pakistan.
Irfan Sheikh, who also participated in the TV program, said that the army chief had named eight to ten politicians who had been using motorcycles for traveling, but they are living abroad.
Meanwhile, the army chief also talked about a $25 billion investment from Saudi Arabia. The COAS told business leaders that the Special Investment Facilitation Council will generate $100 billion in investment.
The COAS also expressed strong positions on combating corruption and cracking down on smuggling. He said the ‘IMF program is detrimental to Pakistan,’ and the country should avoid reliance on external financial institutions.
