LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that even if the opposition holds long march or stages protest, the general elections will be held in 2023 in the country.

"Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar enjoys full confidence of Prime Minister Imran Khan, parliamentarians and allies, all institutions including the government and the armed forces of Pakistan are on the same page for the development, stability and peace of the country," the governor stated this while addressing a function at Governor's House on Monday and later talking to the media.

Chairman of the Akhuwat, Dr. Amjad Saqib and Dr. Sohail Chughtai with others were also present on the occasion. The governor maintained that whenever the enemy tried to harm Pakistan, armed forces and 220 million people together thwarted their nefarious intentions, adding that Pakistanis are proud of Pakistan and they stand united with forces of Pakistan like a rock.

Responding to a query, he said the PTI government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan is working for the strengthening of all institutions including Army because it believes that the strengthening of the institutions will strengthen Pakistan and the country will successfully move forward.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2021