Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned India that any attempt to block Pakistan’s water in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty would be met with a decisive response.
“You threaten to stop our water. If you try such a movement, Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget,” said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while talking to an event at International Youth Day Tuesday.
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The Prime Minister emphasized that water was crucial to Pakistan’s survival and that the country would not compromise its rights under international agreements.
SHARIF also reflected on a recent military performance that remembered the victory 10 May, when Pakistan’s armed forces successfully set up six Indian fighter jets. “A new Pakistan has emerged after the armed forces in Pakistan defeated India,” he said, calling it a historic moment of the nation.
He added that India’s pride was “sunk” on May 10, a day that would be remembered in Pakistan’s military history.
Premier launched two key initiatives during the International Youth Day Ceremony: The interest -free loan scheme for potential overseas workers and the program ‘laptops for all’.
Prime Minister announced the distribution of 100,000 free laptops to talented students all over Pakistan solely on profits, as part of the government’s broader commitment to youth force through digital access and education.
He emphasized that distribution would cover all four provinces, the federal capital, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Shehbaz Sharif assured that the process would be performed transparently without favoritism or nepotism.
“These laptops will be completely distributed on profit. No one will be preferred for political or personal reasons,” he said, adding that the initiative would run in parallel with an existing interest -based loan scheme for technology access.
The premiere used the opportunity to highlight the importance of youth in nation-building and encouraged them to exploit the spirit of national resilience and hard work. “Pakistan’s future lies in the hands of his youth,” he noted.
In his address, Prime Minister Shehbaz expanded his congratulations to the nation with the Day of Independence, recognizing the important contributions of minorities and all social segments in the creation and development of Pakistan.
He also took the opportunity to honor individuals from minority societies and recognize their contributions across different sectors with special prices at the ceremony.
