*RIYADH – Former army chief Gen (retd) Raheel Sharif says Pakistan willsoon emerge as the economic power of the world.*
He was special guest of honor in a program at the Embassy of Pakistan hereto celebrate independence day of Pakistan, reported the Saudi Gazette.
Speaking on the occasion Gen Raheel Sharif said, “Pakistan is a peaceloving country, it’s our beloved Pakistan and we have to work together asone nation for its progress.”
He said that Pakistan is a great country with full of talented people.“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.
“In order to further improve Pakistan and to bring Pakistan to the level ofdeveloped countries we must work hard with joint efforts and dedicationbecause all milestones are achieved when the people become united andstruggle together as one nation.”
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He further mentioned that the progress of Pakistan can only be done withour collective efforts. “We must adhere to the teachings of Allama Iqbaland Quaid e Azam Muhamamd Ali Jinnah in order to ensure the development andthe stability of our country. Democracy is flourishing in Pakistan and thedemocratic system is strengthening. We hope that the new government will doa progressive works for Pakistan and its peoples.
“Our progress is ongoing. I believe economic situation becomes better inthose countries where peace and stability is 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,” hecontinued.
