PM vows to enhance trade, attract foreign investment

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed commitment to enhance trade, forge economic partnership, and attract foreign investment in order to transform challenges into the opportunities. Addressing the Inter-Faith Iftaar Dinner in the honor of foreign ambassadors and High Commissioners in Islamabad tonight, he termed economic revival, governance reforms and uplift of the people of Pakistan as the heart of his government's agenda. He said that our constitution guarantees equal human rights to all Pakistani citizens without any distinction. The Prime Minister said in order to translate it constitutionally guaranteed rights into reality, we have over the years undertaking various policies legal and affirmative measures. Shehbaz Sharif said we have firmly set our eyes on achieving accelerated development and we are determined to mobilize our full national potential to turn our economic trajectory around. He said there will be no compromise on our core national interests, on the safety and security of the people of Pakistan, on our sovereignty and our territorial integrity. The Prime Minister said as a responsible member of the international community with a proud legacy of proactive and robust diplomacy, Pakistan would continue to contribute to regional and global efforts for peace and sustainable development for all. Commenting on the Gaza situation, he said we welcome the UN Security Council's recent resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza. He said it is imperative that this resolution is immediately implemented in letter and spirit. Brutalities against the Palestinians must end henceforth. Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan's firm support to people of Palestine in their just struggle for their inseparable right to self-determination. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his unwavering solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on behalf of the people of Pakistan. He emphasized that Ramadan is a month of blessings and prosperity, and today's event reflects our cu ltural values and promotion of interfaith harmony. He said this month advocates respect for all. It also embodies the spirit of caring for and sharing with those in need. The Prime Minister said what adds a special touch to the appeal of this holy month is its powerful message of harmony, peace, and tolerance. Source: Radio Pakistan