- PM Shehbaz lauds Islamabad and Punjab police, Army, and Rangers for maintaining peace in capital
- Interior Minister briefs PM on reopening of roads and situation swiftly normalising in Islamabad
LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday declared that Pakistan economic policies are being recognised globally, but political opponents are unable to accept the country’s economic progress and are attempting to hinder its development.
During a meeting with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday, the prime minister said that the government would not allow anyone to destabilise economy.
He praised the Islamabad administration, Islamabad and Punjab police, Pakistan Army, and Rangers for their role in maintaining peace in the capital.
He lauded the Islamabad police for their exemplary role in thwarting an assault on the city, highlighting the collective efforts of the security forces in ensuring law and order.
The prime minister paid tribute to Constable Hameed Shah, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty while protecting the public.
“May Allah elevate the martyr ranks and the nation will always remember this sacrifice,” said the PM, expressing solidarity with the constable’s family and directing that they be fully cared for.
PM Shehbaz assured the public that the situation in Islamabad was rapidly returning to normal, and reaffirmed that economic development and national prosperity remain the government top priorities.
He said the upcoming international events in Pakistan would proceed as planned, with the best security arrangements in place.
Earlier, Interior Minister Naqvi briefed the prime minister on the reopening of main roads for traffic and the overall improvement in the situation, confirming that the situation was swiftly normalising.
The interior minister also informed the PM about the return of 56 Pakistani prisoners from Sri Lanka, who were expected to arrive home soon.
Naqvi noted that Federal Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan had volunteered to bear all expenses for repatriation of the prisoners. The PM commended both the interior minister and the minister for privatization for their efforts in facilitating the prisoners return from Sri Lanka.
Mountaineer Sirbaz felicitated on summiting all 14 highest peaks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan on his historic accomplishment of summiting all 14 of the world’s highest peaks.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the prime minister expressed the nation’s pride in Sirbaz, lauding his resilience and determination.
The nation is immensely proud of Sirbaz Khan for his remarkable feat of becoming the first Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks.
This singular achievement goes to show his resilience, courage and commitment in the face of the heaviest of the odds, the prime minister wrote.
He emphasized that this milestone would undoubtedly serve as a source of inspiration for future generations of climbers. “I congratulate him on his heroic achievement, which, I am certain, will inspire a generation of climbers to establish their mettle in mountaineering, PM Shehbaz added.
