Baligh terms Governor Raj as constitutional option on unrest in Punjab

Our Correspondent
KARACHI: Punjab Governor Baligh ur Rehman on Tuesday declared the Governor’s Rule as a constitutional option due to the worsening situation in Punjab.
Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman visited the Pakistan Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi on Tuesday.
Talking to traders and industrialists in the chamber, Baligh ur Rehman said if there is unrest in Punjab province, there is an option in the constitution to impose Governor’s rule. The Punjab governor said there is Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Punjab and it was responsible to ensure the safety of all buildings including the Governor’s House.
Baligh ur Rehman said that the scenes of the attack on the governor’s house in Punjab are very regrettable and condemnable.
Punjab Governor Baligh further said that China was angry with Pakistan for not working on CPEC projects in the last three years. And now, after the Prime Minister’s visit to China has improved relations, he added.
He also ensured the business community of the country that the threat of default has been averted and the economy is on the upswing now. He also said that the top priority of the government is to complete the Charter of Economy.
He said that he effectively relayed the recommendations and proposals of FPCCI on the federal budget 2022–23 and he is happy that the federal government gave due weightage to FPCCI’s apprehensions.
He particularly referred to the waivers on agricultural inputs on FPCCI’s recommendations; and, maintained that the current government is ever-willing to incentivize all sectors of the economy in general and export-oriented sectors in particular. He added that he has come to the Federation House – which is home to the head office of FPCCI – to consult the prominent members of business, industry and trade community.
To the pleasant surprise of the business community, Governor Punjab proposed a charter of economy to all the stakeholders to put an end to the political instability; lack of continuity of economic policies; loss of industrial production & exports and to curtail unemployment & poverty.
Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, said that FPCCI considers Mr. Baligh Ur Rehman as business-friendly and pro-education; and, the business community is looking forward to his facilitative role in communicating their concerns to the relevant federal ministers and various departments under their supervision.