LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique said on Saturday that all political parties should support the government regarding China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which was a project of national importance.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of double track of railways from Lodhran to Raiwind here at Prem Nagar, he said that those who are making efforts to make this project controversial were not serving the nation.
He said under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif poverty, unemployment and ignorance would be eliminated from the country.
“It is a day of milestone for Pakistan Railways as after a long wait, we suceeded in making Karachi-Lahore a double track,” he added.
Saad Rafique said that Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif introduced the vision of good governance and transparency and promoted policy of merit in the province.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Railways has been put on right direction and by following the vision of Shahbaz Sharif, we have achieved success in improving the railway system”, minister added.
