PM suggests getting together to get Pakistan out of debt mire

Muzaffarabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said that we have to get Pakistan out of the swamp of debts, therefore we have to bury our personal preferences and work together for the sake of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived on a visit to Muzaffarabad where he met Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq who congratulated Shehbaz on assuming the post of Prime Minister.

In a meeting with the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Shehbaz Sharif assured him of Pakistan's unconditional support that he will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kashmiris in their struggle to achieve their right to self-determination.

Also, talking to the victims of rain and snow, the Prime Minister stated: “I have come here to express my condolences and regret. The government of Azad Kashmir and the government of Pakistan stand with you, until your homes are restored”

The premier continued to say that the houses which were completely destroyed by the stormy rains will be compensated Rs700,000 and those partially destroyed by Rs350,000.

Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) further said that he is instructing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to use helicopters wherever needed, wherever the prime minister of Azad Kashmir says, helicopters should be used. Jammu and Kashmir is the aorta of Pakistan. You will not find yourself alone in this hour.

Shehbaz further stated that the economic situation is reviewed every day, only the loss of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is Rs8.5 billion every year, we have to get Pakistan out of the swamp of debts.

The prime minister further added that the tax evasion mafia is harming Pakistan, now is the time for us to stand up against them, it will benefit the common man, this is the biggest challenge for Pakistan today, we have to work hard day and night. Yes, we have to bury the likes and dislikes apart from the personalities, we have to sit together and work for the sake of Pakistan.