On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered an impassioned entreaty for the eradication of terrorism, economic volatility, and internal factionalism in Pakistan, asserting that the prioritization of personal aggrandizement over the collective welfare constitutes a profound betrayal of the nation’s arduously earned sacrifices.
Speaking at the “Rab-e-Zuljalal Ka Ehsan, Pakistan” symposium in Islamabad, the premier exhorted individuals from all strata of society to unite and assume an active role in ameliorating the multifaceted economic, societal, and security predicaments afflicting the nation, as reported by Express News.
“At this juncture, the Pakistan Army is once again offering the ultimate sacrifice to extirpate the scourge of terrorism, yet our polity remains riven—beset by sectarian animus, ethnic cleavages, and the elevation of personal aspirations above the imperatives of national cohesion,” he lamented. “Such a mindset represents an egregious act of perfidy.”
Reflecting on the monumental sacrifices underpinning Pakistan’s sovereignty and stability, PM Shehbaz decried the persistent specter of internal discord. “Rather than basking in the radiance of progress and prosperity, we bear witness to a fractured nation wherein individual aspirations are pursued at the expense of communal unity, dignity, and equilibrium,” he observed.
He underscored the exigency of a unified national resolve to sublimate personal egos and ambitions in deference to Pakistan’s paramount interests. “No greater act of fealty to Pakistan exists than the subordination of our hubris and desires to the collective will of the nation,” he proclaimed.
Celebrating Pakistan’s stature as a nuclear-armed state, the prime minister expressed profound gratitude to the Almighty for the atomic prowess achieved in 1998. “Be it an inveterate foe or a proximate adversary, divine providence has endowed this nation with both a valorous military and nuclear fortitude,” he declared. “Should any entity dare to cast a malevolent gaze upon us, this nation shall obliterate their designs.”
The premier advocated for national rapprochement, solidarity, and the transcendence of partisan rivalries to restore Pakistan’s rightful eminence on the global stage. He further emphasized that Pakistan’s inception was not predicated on perpetual reliance upon foreign largesse. “We must transform Pakistan into an impregnable economic bastion,” he asserted, cautioning that political autonomy devoid of fiscal sovereignty is a hollow pretense.
Invoking the Constitution, PM Shehbaz elucidated that the state is obligated to facilitate a citizenry aligned with Islamic precepts, and no legislation may contravene the Quran and Sunnah. He stressed that Pakistan must traverse the arduous path trodden by all ascendant nations to achieve self-reliance and economic preeminence.
“Should we advance in concert, this nation shall not merely outstrip its regional peers within a few years but also realize the hallowed vision of Quaid-e-Azam,” he avowed.
In a poignant gesture of solidarity, the prime minister condemned the oppression endured by the peoples of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. “Israel has once again flouted the ceasefire, resuming its barbarous extermination of Palestinians. Over 50,000 have been martyred—an atrocity that exceeds the bounds of human toleration,” he said.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s unswerving commitment to these beleaguered populations, PM Shehbaz declared, “Until they attain emancipation, all 240 million Pakistanis shall remain steadfast in their support. We beseech the Almighty to grant liberation to our oppressed brethren in these occupied territories.”
This version employs a more formal and grandiose lexicon while preserving the essence of the original message.
