PM Shehbaz pledges to eradicate scourge of terrorism from country

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s resolve to eradicate the scourge of terrorism from the country.

Addressing the closing ceremony of the 7th Maritime Security Workshop at Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore, he said that Pakistan has paid a heavy price for terrorism.

He said that eighty thousand people lost their lives while the economy suffered losses worth billions of dollars during the war against terrorism. Shehbaz Sharif said that the previous PML N Government had eliminated this menace in 2018, however unfortunately terrorism has once again sprung out. 

He vowed not to sit idle till the complete eradication of terrorism from the country. He said that several meetings of the Apex Committee have been held to ensure the maintenance of law and order. Shehbaz Sharif said that great sacrifices are being offered by officers and jawans of the armed forces to ensure the security of the country and their sacrifices will not go in vain.

Talking about the Pakistan Navy’s capabilities, the Prime Minister said the Pakistan Navy’s officers and sailors have the commitment and capacity to deal with the entire spectrum of threats making the Pakistan Navy a formidable force capable of ensuring the maritime security of the country.

He said that the Pakistan Navy is providing support to reap the benefits of the marine resources. He said that Pakistan’s development and progress are possible only through harnessing the blue economy.

The Prime Minister said that China is also providing support to Pakistan in the maritime sector. He said that Pakistan will become more prosperous when Gwadar Port will become fully functional.