'Pakistan today can stand tall among comity of nations'

ISLAMABAD (92 New) – President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that with the universal recognition of government’s policies towards revival of economy, handling of COVID-19 pandemic and environment protection, Pakistan today can stand tall among the comity of nations.

In their separate messages on the occasion of Independence Day, they said Pakistan faced many challenges but it successfully overcame them with hard work, sacrifices and the support of the entire nation.

In his message, the President said the tremendous successes achieved by Pakistanis in various fields had made the country distinguished from other nations.

The President said this day reminds us to pay rich tribute to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and leaders and workers of the Pakistan Movement who created a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Indian sub-continent.

In his message, Prime Minister Imran Khan said: "As 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."

Imran Khan said that Pakistan has rendered immense sacrifices and paid a heavy price for instability on its Western border.

He said: "We 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."

The prime minister said: "We 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."