Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Hasan Askari Wednesday said that environment of peace is imperative for the promotion of trade and economic activities besides promoting investment and opportunities of employment. "Holding of free, fair and peaceful elections is the top priority of the caretaker set up and people will be given full opportunity to use their right of franchise in a congenial environment," he said.
He said the caretaker government will leave no stone unturned to improve the situation of law & order. He added that strategy has been devised to provide a peaceful atmosphere to the voters on the occasion of elections. He said that conducive atmosphere will be ensured for polling so that voters could use their right of franchise without any fear. Latest technology is being fully utilized to maintain law & order and environment of peace in the society, he said. He said that everybody will have to play its role to promote the passion of religious tolerance, brotherhood and patience. The plan of action devised for maintaining an environment of law & order during the elections will be implemented in toto, he said, adding: "The responsibility of free, fair and transparent elections will be fulfilled and we shall succeed by the grace of Almighty Allah."
Moreover, Dr. Hasan Askari has expressed a deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of husband of famous writer and novelist Bushra Rehman.
In his condolence message, he has extended sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in peace. The Chief Minister has also expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the death of famous poet and writer Mehdi Masood.