Sharif says Pakistan will achieve complete success in war against terrorism and terrorism will be eradicated once and for all
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: PID
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s defense production has strengthened following 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. New developments, he said, would strengthen defense capabilities and boost the national economy.
Highlighting the recent achievements of the armed forces, the Prime Minister said that the Pakistan Air Force had successfully launched the Taimoor system, while the Pakistan Navy had successfully conducted trials of the LY-80 system. He congratulated all staff involved in these achievements.
Referring to the country’s victory against India in May last year, he said Pakistan had made notable progress since its military successes. “Since our armed forces achieved successes last year, the global demand for our fighter jets has increased significantly. Several countries are actively engaging with Pakistan on this front, which will strengthen our defense production and provide a significant boost to the national economy,” he said.
On counter-terrorism, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies are carrying out daily actions 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 once and for all,” he said.
Chairing a federal cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said the Ministry of Finance had signed a memorandum of understanding with 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, is expected to benefit the national economy and contribute to the establishment of much-needed digital infrastructure.
Highlighting the 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, which stretches from Karachi to Chaman, and work has already started at an accelerated pace.
He added: “The Ministry of Communications said the work would be completed in two years, but I gave them a one-year timetable, with a total cost of Rs 400 billion, which will be fully funded by the federal government.
Addressing electricity-related issues in the province, the Prime Minister spoke of the completion of a 75 billion rupees plan to combat power theft and support farmers. “We have provided Rs50 billion under this scheme, which has successfully reduced power theft and enabled farmers to irrigate their lands using solar panels,” he said.
Concluding his speech, the Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to economic stability and growth. “We have brought stability to the economy and we will now take further steps to ensure steady growth of Pakistan’s economy, thereby placing the country firmly on the path of progress and prosperity,” he said.
