Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik extended an olive branch to Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), urging them to engage in dialogue for the nation's welfare.
In a press conference held in Islamabad on Saturday, Mr Malik emphasised the necessity of unity to overcome the country's challenges, stressing that political chaos and division must be set aside.
"Let's sit down and resolve our issues. Our priority should be the prosperity of our people, not political infighting," Malik stated.
He underscored that continuous political unrest would lead the country towards ruin.
Malik also fired a broadside at anti-national elements for hindering Pakistan's development, suggesting that their actions are not in the country's best interest.
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"Everyone knows who did what. The notion that Pakistan can't exist without a certain leader is misleading. It's Pakistan that gives us our identity," he asserted.
"We are working tirelessly to alleviate the economic burden on the common man," he said, acknowledging the severe impact of inflation.
Malik accused PTI's leadership of inciting violence and spreading misinformation, referencing the party's stance on the military and alleged foreign conspiracies.
"Their aim seems to be to destabilize the country," he remarked, recalling the PTI's contradictory statements regarding the army and the United States.
He reiterated the government's commitment to providing relief to the people, mentioning a significant allocation of funds aimed at supporting the underprivileged. "Our primary focus is to reduce inflation and provide employment," Malik said, stressing the need for stability.
Musadik Malik also touched on the government's progress in reducing inflation from last year's 38%, a feat he attributed to the current administration's diligent efforts.
He warned that continuous political discord would jeopardize the country's future and urged PTI to cooperate for the nation's sake. "Destroying the country is not the solution. We must come together and resolve our issues for the betterment of our children and our future," he concluded.
