Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif felicitated newly-elected Karachi Bar Association (KBA) president Amir Warraich on Saturday.

Shehbaz Sharif said, “I would like to extend my felicitations to Amir Warraich and all elected officials with the core of my heart. It is one unique milestone to become the KBA president.”

“The lawyers’ community and KBA have always played a vital role in upholding democracy,” said the former prime minister.

Shehbaz expressed good wishes to Warraich and the newly-elected officials.

– PML-N capable of controlling inflation –

Few days back, Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that his party was "capable" of controlling the inflation in the country.

The party leaders from Balochistan, Punjab, and Sindh held a meeting with Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore. Prominent among those who met the PML-N president were Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Jam Kamal, Sumaira Malik, and Khawaja Shoaib. PML-N stalwart Sardar Ayaz Sadiq was also present on the occasion.

Shehbaz Sharif said: "The PML-N is the biggest of all the political parties in the country. The PML-N is the symbol of the country's development and the centre's strength."

Underscoring the importance of uplifting Balochistan, the former prime minister said: "It was and will be the priority to lead Balochistan towards progress and ensure the uplifting of rights in the province."

Shehbaz Sharif stated: "We will make Balochistan the most prosperous place in the country. We will take all the provinces on board in the same way to ensure development across the country."

Speaking about the 18th Amendment, Shehbaz Sharif said: "We will ensure equitable distribution within provinces through the 18th amendment.