ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that with the universal recognition of government\u2019s policies towards revival of economy, handing of COVID-19 pandemic and environment protection, Pakistan today can stand tall among the comity of nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cPakistan today can stand tall among the comity of nations. Our policies towards reviving the economy, handling the pandemic, and protecting the environment have received universal acclaim,\u201d the Prime Minister said in his message on the occasion of the country\u2019s Independence Day.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we hoist our national flag to mark Independence Day, we must reiterate the firm resolve to uphold our national values of unity, faith and discipline as envisioned by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister said that Pakistan had surmounted monumental challenges during the course of its history to emerge as a united, peaceful and resilient nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven today, the changing regional dynamics along with some domestic issues continue to test our resolve. Like each time, we will also overcome these obstacles with our characteristic determination and come out stronger as a nation,\u201d he maintained.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister further said that \u201cOn this occasion, we should not forget our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) struggling for their right to self-determination under extremely adverse circumstances marked by illegal Indian occupation and unspeakable repression.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPakistan will continue to extend its full support to the Kashmiris in their just cause. Kashmiris are looking up to the international community to fulfill the promises made to them,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister said that Pakistan had rendered immense sacrifices and paid a heavy price for instability on its Western border.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have consistently stressed that there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. Pakistan will continue to support a negotiated political settlement for durable peace and stability in Afghanistan,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister said, \u201cWe want peace within and peace without, to pursue our socio-economic agenda. The Naya Pakistan has shifted its focus from geo-politics to geo-economics, with the well-being and welfare of our people as the topmost priority.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur government has undertaken every possible effort for the development and prosperity of Pakistan,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis country is undoubtedly a gift of Allah Almighty for us. I once again felicitate all Pakistanis, both inland and overseas, on this auspicious occasion. I urge you to play your part in making Pakistan a proud, prosperous and peaceful nation state,\u201d the Prime Minister maintained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that with the universal recognition of government\u2019s policies towards revival of economy, handing of COVID-19 pandemic and environment protection, Pakistan today can stand tall among the comity of nations. \u201cPakistan today can stand tall among the comity of […]<\/p>\n
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