ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that no national Reconciliations Ordinances (NROs) or other relaxations can be given to the corrupt people on Sunday.
Addressing International Rehmatul-lil-Alameen (SAW) Conference, the prime minister mentioned that those who plundered the wealth of the nation deserve no right to be spared. “They looted the money of poor people not mine. Mercy should only for the poor not for looters,” he added.
Imran Khan said no NROs or other relaxations can be given to corrupt people. “Our society was destroyed after giving NROs,” he said. He also said the compassion is for poor and downtrodden segments of society and not for powerful and corrupt people.
Needs revenues in form of taxes
PM Khan said it is state's responsibility to look after the weaker segments. He said for a state to function effectively, it needs revenues in the form of taxes to run the affairs efficiently. He said people have also the responsibility to play their due share in uplift of society.
Personality of Prophet (PBUH) role model for youth
The prime minister termed that the personality and character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a role model for the youth to emulate in order to lead a successful life.
He said the
best role model is the personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in order to become a great person. “Similarly, a nation can become great only by following the golden principles of state of Madina.
“It is a miracle that two superpowers of that time surrendered to state of Madina just six years after the death of Prophet (PBUH),” the premier said. He said by following the idyllic rules of state of Madina, the Muslims ruled over the world for more than a thousand years.
He said his emphasis on creation of a state like Madina and urging the youth to learn from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is due to his lifelong experiences.
Will bring reforms in education system to teach children
“Our government will bring reforms in education system to teach children how the Holy Prophet (PBUH) transformed a tribal society into a great nation,” the prime minister said. He underscored the importance of holding research in our universities on the life and the principles of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Imran Khan said Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey have decided to jointly create films depicting great Islamic leaders in order to familiarize our population with our great history. “We need to understand what were the reasons of Muslims' rise and fall in history,” he added.
Quoting Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the premier said Muslims gained success in the world when they followed the principles of state of Madina and went to decline when they forgot them.
Imran Khan said one virtue of Muslims that inspired others to embrace Islam was speaking truth. He said the high moral values and character
distinguishes a Muslim from followers of other religion.
Pakistan will become great nation by following state of Madina
PM Khan said justice was another hallmark of the state of Madina which created a just society with equal rights for all. The Prime Minister said injustice leads to ending of merit that plays a key role in decline of any society.
The Prime Minister also urged the Ulema to guide the government in transforming the country on the basis of Islamic principles. He expressed optimism that Pakistan will become a great nation by following the principles of state of Madina.
