Islamabad
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for an end to terrorism, economic instability, and internal divisions in Pakistan, highlighting that sacrificing national interest for personal gain is a betrayal of the country\u2019s hard-won sacrifices.
\nAddressing the \u201cRab-e-Zuljalal Ka Ehsan-Pakistan\u201d event in Islamabad on Friday, the premier urged people from all walks of life to come forward and play their role in tackling the country\u2019s economic, social, and security challenges, Express News reported.
\n\u201cToday, the Pakistan Army is once again laying down lives to eliminate terrorism, yet our nation remains divided \u2014 plagued by religious hatred, ethnic rifts, and the prioritization of personal ambitions over national interest,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cSuch thinking is an act of disloyalty.\u201d
\nReflecting on the sacrifices made for Pakistan\u2019s independence and stability, PM Shehbaz lamented that the country still struggles with internal discord. \u201cInstead of witnessing progress and prosperity, we see a fragmented nation where individual dreams come at the cost of national unity, honour, and stability,\u201d he said.
\nHe stressed the need for a collective national decision to set aside egos and personal desires in favour of Pakistan\u2019s greater interest. \u201cThere can be no greater service to Pakistan than to submit our egos and ambitions to the will of the nation,\u201d he added.
\nHighlighting Pakistan\u2019s status as a nuclear power, PM Shehbaz expressed gratitude to God for the country\u2019s atomic capability, attained in 1998.
\n\u201cWhether it is an eternal enemy or a close adversary, Allah has blessed this nation not only with a brave army but also with nuclear strength,\u201d he said. \u201cIf anyone dares cast an evil eye on us, this nation will crush them.\u201d
\nThe prime minister urged national reconciliation, unity, and the burying of political differences to help Pakistan reclaim its rightful place in the world. He also underlined that Pakistan was not founded to remain dependent on foreign loans.
\n\u201cWe must turn Pakistan into an economic fortress,\u201d he said, warning that political independence is meaningless without economic freedom.
\nCiting the Constitution, the PM noted that the state is bound to enable citizens to lead their lives in accordance with Islamic principles, and no law can be made that contradicts the Quran and Sunnah.
\nHe emphasised that Pakistan must follow the difficult path taken by all successful nations if it wants to stand on its feet and become an economic power.
\n\u201cIf we move forward together, this country will not only surpass its neighbours in a few years but will also fulfill the vision of Quaid-e-Azam,\u201d he declared.
\nThe prime minister also expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, condemning the actions of occupying forces.
\n\u201cIsrael has once again violated the ceasefire and resumed its brutal genocide of Palestinians. Over 50,000 Palestinians have been martyred \u2014 this is sheer oppression beyond human endurance,\u201d he said.
\nPM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support for the people of Palestine and Kashmir. \u201cUntil they achieve freedom, all 240 million Pakistanis will continue to stand with them. We pray that Allah grants freedom to our oppressed brothers and sisters in the occupied regions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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