Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi says the caretaker government is trying to keep the political environment pacified to ensure that general elections are held in a free, fair and transparent manner.

Speaking during a program of PTV on Friday, he said we believe in working with all political parties and our only interest is that results of elections are acceptable to all of them.

About PTI Chief's recent statements, Murtaza Solangi said Pakistan is a democratic country where everyone has right to express their views.

To a question about terrorism, the Minister said there is no slowdown in anti-terrorism operations and security forces are vigilantly implementing the National Action Plan against terrorism.

He said indiscriminate action is being taken against anti-sate activities. He maintained that no individual, or group, either secular or religious or whatsoever their ideology maybe, will be allowed to challenge writ of the state because it is a matter of state's survival.

The Minister said the power to use force rests only with the state and no state, at no cost can outsource this power to be used by anyone else.

He said a surge has been seen in terrorist incidents recently but there are also a significant number of cases where our security forces have successfully prevented terrorist attacks.

Responding to a question about challenges for the caretaker government, Murtaza Solangi said economy is the biggest challenge and the government is trying its best within its powers to stabilize economy and provide relief to people.

Source: Radio Pakistan