PM Nawaz ready for accountability; says he is clean

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that him and his family are clean and ready to face independent accountability in the wake of Panama Papers – a collection of leaked tax documents from a law firm linked to offshore companies in the tax haven of Panama.

Addressing a special meeting of federal ministers, advisers and personal assistants here, he said: “We have faced such allegations in the past also…people are united for progress and economic development of Pakistan.”

The premier said no one will be allowed to create hurdles in the way of stability and development of the country.

Prime Minister Nawaz said the development process launched three years ago to steer the country out of darkness, improve economy, and remove flaws from the system will continue. He said ‘those who want to hamper development and welfare of people will not succeed in their designs.’

He said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) always prefers values over power and takes decisions on the national issues in consultation with other political parties.

The prime minister said political rivals fear that they will be left far behind in the political arena if the government completes its constitutional tenure. He said entire world is convinced of transparency in mega projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors as well as China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

“CPEC is a guarantee to the bright future of the country,” Prime Minster Sharif added.

The cabinet ministers expressed views that certain political elements are trying to create political chaos to divert the government’s attention from the economic agenda. They expressed the resolve that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz will implement its development agenda at all costs.

Ministers belonging to the allied parties assured the prime minister of support of their respective parties and leadership.