Sharif says Pakistan will achieve complete success in the war on terror and terrorism will be eradicated permanently
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: PID
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s defense production has been strengthened after last year’s military successes.
He noted that global demand for the country’s fighter jets has increased, with several countries actively engaging with Pakistan with keen interest. Further developments, he said, would strengthen defense capabilities and boost the national economy.
Chairing a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the prime minister said the Pakistan Air Force successfully launched the Taimoor system, while the Pakistan Navy conducted successful trials of the LY-80 system. He congratulated all staff involved in these achievements.
Referring to the country’s victory against India last May, he said Pakistan has made remarkable progress since its military successes. “Since the success of our armed forces last year, the global demand for our combat aircraft has increased significantly. Several countries are actively engaging with Pakistan on this front, which will strengthen our defense production and give a significant boost to the national economy,” he said.
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On counter-terrorism, the prime minister said Pakistan’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies are taking daily action against foreign-backed terrorists in various regions, including Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “InshaAllah, Pakistan will achieve complete success in this war and terrorism will be eradicated permanently,” he said.
Highlighting government measures in Balochistan, the Prime Minister said, “During my recent visit to Balochistan, I laid the foundation stone of the 850-kilometer road known as Khooni-Sarak, stretching from Karachi to Chaman, and work has already started at an accelerated pace.”
He added: “The Ministry of Communications has said that the work will be completed in two years, but I have given them a one-year timeline with a total cost of Rs 400 billion, which will be fully funded by the federal government.”
The prime minister further said that the finance ministry had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a company, Financial Technologies, to improve Pakistan’s digital transactions globally.
He said the country had made significant progress in a short period of time, which would facilitate transactions through data centers and cryptocurrency platforms. The initiative, he added, was expected to benefit the national economy and help establish a much-needed digital infrastructure.
To solve electricity-related problems in the province, the Prime Minister referred to the finalization of a Rs 75 billion package aimed at curbing power theft and supporting farmers. “We provided Rs50 billion of this package which has successfully reduced power theft and enabled farmers to irrigate their lands using solar panels,” he said.
Concluding his remarks, the Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to economic stability and growth. “We have brought stability to the economy and now we will take further measures to ensure that Pakistan’s economy grows steadily, placing the country firmly on the path of progress and prosperity,” he said.
