Any NRO for opposition to be biggest treason: PM.

CHAKWAL -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday while reiterating his strict stance of no compromise over opposition's corruption cases, said any National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) even by any government would be the biggest treason.

'I have never seen any opposition targeting army... just for sake of NRO through blackmailing or pressure tactics. If any government gives NRO to these thieves, it would be the treason even bigger than that by an enemy,' the prime minister said addressing a gathering after groundbreaking of four mega development projects worth Rs 15 billion.

The event was attended by Punjab Ministers of Higher Education, Raja Yasir Sarfaraz, Mines and Minerals, Hafiz Ammar Yasir, Health, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Special Assistant to Chief Minister for information and Technology Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan besides political workers and notables of the city.

The prime minister broke ground for Rs 1.45 billion project of University of Chakwal, Rs 7.7 billion 500-bedded DHQ Hospital, Rs 480 million Center of Excellence and Rs 3.87 billion Chakwal Northern Bypass.

Being constructed over 941 kanals of land in Balkasar area, the university will have three campuses.

The hospital will cover 265 kanals and the center of excellence will be built over 42 kanals.

To be equipped with primary and secondary education, IT labs and sports facilities, the center will provide cost-free quality education for the children of Chakwal who can not afford private schools fees.

The 21.4 kilometer...

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