ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed to eliminate all evils from the country and take it to new heights of development and prosperity.
Addressing the nation after hoisting flag at the Independence Day’s main ceremony at convention center in Islamabad on Wednesday‚ the Prime Minister said our goal is to strengthen the country’s democratic and political institutions‚ stabilize the economy and ensure rule of law. For this‚ everybody will have to contribute for the development of the country while setting aside their vested interests, he said.
“Our success lies in the ideals of founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,” the premier said.
Highlighting the importance of Pakistan in the comity of nations‚ he said the destiny of this region cannot be decided without taking on board Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said that Pakistan is one of the most important powers of South Asia and the development of Gwadar port and its communication infrastructure will usher in a new era of progress and prosperity in the region. This‚ he said‚ will make Pakistan the economic and political hub.
He said though the shadows of terrorism are haunting us today but with commitment and resolve we will overcome this scourge.
The PM was confident that with the cooperation of Pakistan Army‚ security agencies and the nation‚ terrorism will be eliminated and Pakistan will be made hub of peace and security.
The Prime Minister expressed the resolve to transform Pakistan into a truly modern welfare state with the cooperation of the people as envisioned by the founding leader Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
