PM urges civil servants to work hard to steer Pakistan out of challenges

Lahore: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Saturday urged the civil servants to work hard to steer the country out of challenges, while addressing at the passing out ceremony of 45th Specialized Training Program of Pakistan Administrative Services' Probationary Officers at Civil Services Academy in Lahore.

He appreciated the active service to humanity, rendered by new civil servants in the flood hit areas, during their training period.

The Prime Minister said: “The public servants can serve the nation very well, if they are provided a conducive working environment and their services are properly recognized,” adding that he visited several flood hit areas including Balochistan, and civil servants did their best to help humanity.

He stated that newly trained officers are the future of Pakistan. He urged them to make Pakistan as per vision of Quaid-e Azam and Allama Iqbal.

Shahbaz Sharif added, “Pakistan's economy is facing a difficult time however we will overcome it soon,” sharing that he got financial relief from our brotherly state United Arab Emirates (UAE), during his recent visit.

Earlier, the Prime Minister distributed the Program completion certificates to all participants as well as awards to the outstanding officers.

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman and other notable personalities also attended the ceremony.