ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday night visited different parts of Lahore city, setting aside the security protocol, to get first-hand knowledge of the problems faced by the people.

In a video clip shared by the PM Office, the prime minister is seen sitting on the front passenger seat, clearly visible to the other commuters.

Outside, the bikers are seen chanting pro-government slogans which the prime minister responded by waving his hand.

In the video clip, the prime minister is seen criticizing the blithe lack of concern by the previous government towards the problems of the common man.

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He said the previous government was indifferent to the issues faced by the people as there was a disconnect with the masses.

He said his predecessor government had no sympathy for the masses.

Prime Minister Sharif said the worst negligence, slackness and corruption led to excessive load-shedding despite the existence of sufficient power plants.