PM Shehbaz Sharif: Afghanistan Must Decide If It Wants to Live Peacefully
Peshawar: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Afghanistan must decide whether it wants to live peacefully or not.
Addressing participants at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Security Workshop, the Prime Minister said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made unprecedented sacrifices in the war against terrorism. The government is taking practical measures to further improve the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and establishing sustainable peace in the province has become inevitable.
He stated that national security is the government’s top priority; therefore, a comprehensive strategy is being adopted to counter internal and external security challenges. The sacrifices of security forces in eliminating terrorism are commendable, the state is determined to eradicate the scourge of terrorism from its roots, and everyone must unite to combat terrorism.
Shehbaz Sharif said that if Punjab progresses while other provinces do not, it is not Pakistan’s progress; the country will develop only when all provinces do. He added that Punjab gave Rs 100 billion from its share to Balochistan, the federation is providing funds for building important roads in Balochistan, and the federation has given Rs 40 billion for solar tube wells in Balochistan.
The Prime Minister said that to counter terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, other provinces contributed Rs 800 billion from their shares, and the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa voted for Pakistan in the referendum.
Shehbaz Sharif remarked that victory was achieved against India under Field Marshal’s leadership; last year, 7 Indian aircraft were shot down in the war, and today the green passport is viewed with respect. We are advancing rapidly in economic growth and aim to accelerate the growth rate further; Pakistan is becoming economically stronger, enhancing its prestige worldwide.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that we hosted 4 million Afghans; Afghanistan must decide if it wants to live peacefully or not. The Afghan interim government should have mercy on its people; protecting youth from extremism and directing them positively is a pressing need. He mentioned calling the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister to congratulate him on assuming office, to which the CM expressed thanks but has not been in touch since.
