Interim Chief Minister Punjab Dr Hassan Askari has said that the interim government has maintained impartiality since it took charge and it has fulfilled its promise to hold fair and free elections as it was given the responsibility of this task.
The interim government of Punjab has succeeded in the holding of fair and transparent elections with the cooperation of the people. He said all departments played their active role in the holding of transparent, neutral and impartial elections. They discharged their responsibilities as a team and we pay homage to all those who play their role in the holding of fair and transparent elections. He said holding of fair and impartial elections in Punjab was a big challenge and we completed it successfully. The whole of team of the interim government worked with diligence and determination to fulfill its responsibility. He said all political parties were given a level playing field for the fair and transparent elections, adding that the people of Pakistan voted with freedom and displayed discipline on the Election Day.
The people have got fruit of continuity of the democracy due to untiring efforts of the interim government.
Interim CM Punjab Dr Hassan Askari also expressed grief and sorrow over the death of four people when a roof collapsed in Sargodha.
He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. He directed the administration to provide best medical aid to the injured persons. He also sought a report on the incident.
Published in Daily Times, July 30th 2018.
