RIYADH – Former chief of army staff General Raheel Sharif has brokensilence over the new Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan.
He expressed hope that Pakistan will soon emerge as an economic power inthe world.
Addressing a ceremony program organized by Bazm-e-Riaz in collaborationwith the Embassy of Pakistan to celebrate the 71st independence day ofPakistan in Saudi Arabia, the ex-army chief also attached hopes with thenewly-elected government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the progressof the country.
The Commander-in-chief of Islamic Military Alliance, who was a specialguest in the program, said, “We have to work together as one nation for itsprogress”. He said that democracy was flourishing in the country.
“We hope that the new upcoming government will do a progressive work forPakistan and its peoples,” he added.
“Our progress is ongoing. I believe the economic situation becomes betterin those countries where peace and stability are better. Every overseasPakistani is the ambassador of the country so each one of you needs to showhigher values to highlight Pakistan in other countries of the world,” SaudiGazette quoted Sharif, as saying.
“Pakistan has a great potential, wherever I go in the world and in SaudiArabia, I feel proud of them. Pakistanis are known for their hard work andwonderful abilities and they have built their own and unique identity onthe basis of their extraordinary talent.
Pakistani Ambassador Khan Hasham Bin Saddique, who was the chief guest,also addressed the ceremony.
“Our country came into existence with a great struggle that includes thesacrifices of millions of lives so it’s now our duty to strive as onenation for its survival. Our ancestors greatly struggled to make thiscountry, our current generation needs to play a valuable role to strengthenthe country,” he said.
“Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia have performed many noble acts which can beproudly highlighted. Our doctors, our engineers, and our manpower are ourassets and our pride,” he said.
Speaking about Kashmir the Ambassador said, “Kashmir is the aorta ofPakistan and the day is not far when the Kashmiris will be free fromcruelty and able to breathe in the atmosphere of freedom. Today we have topledge with ourselves that Pakistan is first to us,” he concluded.