FRIDAY MAY 17: 10-point agenda for first 100 days: Nawaz, Sartaj discuss policymaking

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which is all set to form its government in the centre and Punjab, has evolved a 10-point agenda for the first 100 days of its government. Nawaz Sharif is expected to unveil the 10-point agenda during his first speech to the nation after taking oath as the Prime Minister.
The 10-point agenda includes resolution of energy crisis, bringing down inflation, improving law and order situation, revival of the economy, improving relations with world based on mutual respect were some of the points that topped the priority agenda of the PML-N, sources said.
On Thursday, former finance and foreign Minister Sartaj Aziz held a meeting with Nawaz Sharif and discussed the salient features of the agenda. Sources claimed that Sartaj Aziz was likely to be given important slot of advisor-ship in new set-up. The PML-N believes that the challenge ahead of it is not only to re-establish the supremacy of law and ensure respect for democratic institutions, but to create a society that is based on social justice and ensures the well-being of all Pakistanis without any discrimination, the sources said, adding: "One of the most important pre-conditions for economic revival is the restoration of confidence of the business community and other stakeholders in the future of the country."
Despite getting majority, the PML-N is looking to take MPs of all parties onboard to help the country in these testing times. The PML-N believes that collective efforts and wisdom were needed to steer the country out of prevailing crises, a senior PML-N leader and MNA-elect from NA-123 Muhammad Pervaiz Malik said.
On Thursday, five independent legislators-elect, three from Balochistan, one each from North Waziristan and Bahawalnager formally joined the PML-N reposing full confidence in the PML-N leadership. Three independents from Balochistan namely Dostain Domki, Khalid Magsi and Jam Kamal and one from Syed Mohammad Asgher Shah met PML-N President Nawaz Sharif at his Raiwind residence and reposed full confidence in the leadership of the PML-N. They also said that only Nawaz Sharif could rid the country of all crises.
Mian Nawaz Sharif welcomed them into the PML-N fold and said collective efforts were needed to tackle manifold challenges. Moreover, Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbas telephoned former Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday and congratulated him on the PML-N's victory in May 11 elections. Extending felicitations to Shahbaz, Topbas said, "The people of Pakistan are lucky to have hardworking and honest leaders like you in power again." He prayed for the success of former CM in his endeavours and also praised Shahbaz for working towards a strong relationship between the people of two countries.