Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister, Ch. Nisar Ali Khan and Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan went to Hoti House in Mardan today and condoled the death of senior leader of Awami National Party Azam Khan Hoti with his son Amir Haider Hoti. They offered Fateha for the departed soul and also paid tributes to the political services of late Azam Khan Hoti. Chief Minister Punjab, Interior Minister and Governor KPK also sympathized with the bereaved family.
Talking to media, Shahbaz Sharif said that the recent visit of the Chinese President to Pakistan was historic and agreements for investment of billions of dollars were signed on this occasion. He said that no change has been made in the route of Economic Corridor. He said that power generation projects are being started in all provinces with the cooperation of China.
In reply to a question, the Chief Minister said that Pakistan is standing by Saudi Arabia. He said that Saudi Arabia is a very close friend of Pakistan and people of the two countries are bound together in strong brotherly ties.
Earlier, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan met Governor KPK Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan in Governor House Peshawar. Situation in FATA, Operation Zarb-e-Azab and overall political situation of the country was discussed in the meeting.