Let’s reform education: Michelle Obama to Nawaz Sharif kin

Islamabad: US First Lady Michelle Obama has told Maryam Nawaz Sharif, daughter of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, that she was willing to work with her to promote education in Pakistan.

Peter Lavoy, Special Representative of US President Barack Obama, met Maryam in Lahore and conveyed Michelle’s message.

Maryam shared with Lavoy the education reforms in Pakistan and told him that the government values education reforms in the country.

US ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson was also present on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Reham Khan said on Friday that her husband, Imran Khan – the PTI chief - was responsible for peace in the Karachi. Talking to reporters in Karachi, Ms Khan said that anyone who tolerates suppression and wrongdoing is also a wrongdoer.

She said Imran was responsible for restoration of peace in Karachi. “Today we all should remind ourselves what freedom stands for,” she added.

Ms Khan urged the nation to follow the foot steps of founders of Pakistan Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Allama Mohammed Iqbal.

She said that the founder of the country wished freedom for minorities. “Pakistani flag looks attractive because of white colour representing minorities,” she said.

She contended that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain was spoiling the reputation of personalities who offered great sacrifices for the country.