London: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is making rapid progress on the economic, foreign, and military fronts and now the country would move towards economic growth and progress. Talking to Overseas Pakistanis at Pakistan High Commission in London, he said all the achievements made by the present government are the result of sincerity, hard work, and team effort, and everyone played its role in attaining the goals. The Prime Minister said Pakistan has gained dignity and respect among the comity of nations.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister recalled that Pakistan won the war and defeated its enemy, gaining enhanced respect from the world. Referring to his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif said he represented the people of Pakistan, argued their case, and reflected their sentiments. He pointed out that in his speech he vociferously highlighted the issues of Kashmir and Palestine.
The Prime Minister said the people of Gaza are facing oppression and brutality never seen before in the world. He mentioned that the meeting of Arab-Islamic countries chaired by US President Donald Trump will produce encouraging results on the issue of Gaza. Furthermore, the Prime Minister shared that he had another constructive and productive meeting with President Trump in Washington in a cordial atmosphere. He said the meeting will be a stepping stone for further improved relations with the United States.
Appreciating overseas Pakistanis, Shehbaz Sharif described them as a precious asset, great ambassadors of Pakistan, serving their country with vitality. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that during the UN General Assembly session, the Prime Minister effectively represented Pakistan’s stance on regional and world issues. He noted that eight countries, including five Arab countries – Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt – and three non-Arab Muslim countries – Pakistan, Turkiye, and Indonesia – held a meeting with the US President to discuss the issue of Gaza.
Ishaq Dar also mentioned that after the initial meeting, subsequent meetings were continuing and would produce a positive outcome on the Gaza issue, which would be shared with the nation. He highlighted that economic stability has now been attained, with the interest rate down to 11 percent and inflation decreased to five percent from 30 percent. He emphasized the government’s efforts to take Pakistan forward.
Meanwhile, delegations of overseas Pakistanis met with the Prime Minister at the Pakistan High Commission. The overseas Pakistanis appreciated the Prime Minister’s address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and paid tribute to him for presenting Pakistan’s point of view effectively. They remarked that the Kashmir issue was highlighted globally due to the manner in which the Prime Minister raised it at the United Nations General Assembly.