LONDON: Pakistan’s prime minsiter Shehbaz Sharif has praised the invaluable contributions of overseas Pakistanis in strengthening country’s economy and enhancing its image on the global level.
Addressing a gathering of Overseas Pakistanis in London, the prime minister acknowledged the relentless efforts of Pakistani expatriates who, through their hard work across the globe, sent home over 38 billion dollars in remittances.
He said these remittances have played a crucial role in supporting the economy.
Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated the expatriate community on Pakistan’s recent military success against India during the “Marka-e-Haq” and “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos” following Pahalgam incident.
PM said that the Pakistan had offered to form an international committee to investigate the incident, but India refused and instead targeted civilians inside Pakistan.
He said Pakistan had no choice but to respond and Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian fighter jets in retaliation.
He praised the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for leading the Marka-e-Haq.
Shehbaz Sharif said it was the unity between political and military leadership, faith in Allah, and the professionalism of our armed forces that led to this success.
He reiterated Pakistan’s desire for peace and dialogue with India. He said we seek peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues, especially Kashmir, but talks must be held on equal footing.
He condemned the ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza, calling them unprecedented atrocities in history.
PM urged the Muslim Ummah to play an active role in promoting peace in the Middle East.
He reaffirmed government’s resolve to transform Pakistan into a resilient, debt-free economy built on sustainable growth and self-reliance.
Emphasizing the importance of modern education, the PM said we must equip our youth with the latest skills in IT and Artificial Intelligence to compete in the global economy.
He said that Pakistan’s founding fathers envisioned a dignified and respected place for the country among the comity of nations, and with strong will, unity, and clear vision, that goal is well within reach.
