Islamabad: On 83rd Pakistan Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated, “Political chaos” was main reason for country’s economic instability. In his message, Prime Minister urged nation to pay tribute to sacrifices of country’s founding fathers but not lose sight of challenges staring country in face.

“Challenges are topped by combination of economic instability and inability to settle rules of game. An environment of political chaos explains why we have failed to develop our economy on sustainable basis,” said PM.

 He said that for Pakistan to “Achieve great heights”, countrymen will “Have to forge unity in our ranks, equip ourselves with national purpose and vow to wage struggle in line with legacy of our forefathers”.

“Let us use this day to introspect and hold ourselves to account. Only those nations that are capable of analysing their past, learning from their mistakes and making amends can achieve true glory,” said PM Shehbaz. In his message, President Arif Alvi said that persecution of minorities, violation of human rights and brutalities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir prove that Muslim leadership of that time made prudent decision.

“This day also serves as reminder to take stock of our successes and failures as nation,” said President Alvi. He added that Pakistan’s post-independence “Established state institutions”, made country’s “defence impregnable, achieved nuclear deterrence, curbed terrorism, overcame Covid-19 endemic and displayed spirit of sacrifice and cooperation in face of natural calamities”.

“We still have long way to go to ensure rule of law, strengthen democracy, reduce inequalities in our society, empower women, provide rights of persons with disabilities, eradicate terrorism and extremism, ensure political and economic stability of country and protect human rights of our citizens,” said President Alvi.

Nation is celebrating 83rd Pakistan Day with zeal and fervor on March 23 with different events planned throughout country.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 24 2023

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