LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League – N (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan’s economy is looking up, and it is now back on track for progress.
Speaking to the media in London, Nawaz Sharif said special focus was being placed on health and education sectors.
He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were doing an excellent job, adding the federal and Punjab government are resolving people’s issues.
Pakistan is returning to the journey of development. Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation of progress and Maryam Nawaz is taking it forward. We have established hospitals for cancer and heart treatments.
Punjab government has presented Rs5,335 billion tax-free budget, with a reasonable allocations for health and education sectors.
Earlier, Former prime minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif prayed for the country’s development after offering Eid prayers in London.
“May Allah put Pakistan on the path of progress,” said the three-time prime minister after offering Eid prayer.
He added, “May Allah bless the people of Pakistan with happiness. May Allah grant joy to all Muslims across the Islamic world.”
Earlier, PML-N supremo urged the United Nations to play its role in resolving Kashmir issue.
Speaking to media in London on Monday, Nawaz Sharif stated that Pakistan’s overall situation is improving and the country’s stature at the global level is rising.
He also praised the performance of Punjab government being led by Maryam Nawaz. The three-time prime minister also lauded China, Turkiye and Azerbaijan for supporting Pakistan during difficult times.
“It is the collective responsibility of international community to support Pakistan’s legitimate issues and UN must take a leading role in resolving them,” said Nawaz Sharif.
The PML-N leader also highlighted the importance of implementing UN resolutions, particularly on key global issues such as Kashmir and Palestine, which he said remain at the forefront of international concern.
“Pakistan was progressing in the right direction in 2017,” he said, blaming conspiracies for pushing the country towards instability. –Agencies
