Debt does not lead to success: PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that development does not come from debt. He prayed that the current program of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be the last. The debt has increased in 77 years.

Addressing the launch ceremony of the Prime Minister Digital Youth Hub in Islamabad, Shehbaz Sharif stated that today is a day of unique joy. As the Chief Minister of Punjab in the past, he took priority measures for education, health, and youth. If the youth are equipped with IT, AI, and vocational training, they will become the country's capital. As the Chief Minister of Punjab, 400,000 laptops were distributed free of cost to talented students on the basis of merit.

He added that today's world requires the latest technology. If different countries are rich in oil, gas, and minerals, then millions of youth are Pakistan's capital. “I will pour billions or trillions of rupees for the best training of the youth. If we use capital, Pakistan will become the most developed country in the world”.

He further said that Rana Mashhood was given the task of productive employment. The expenses required to make the youth independent will be provided. The best trainers should come to our training centers. The youth are our asset, and we will reward them with the best skills. Thanks to the skilled youth, we will make the future of the country brilliant.

The Prime Minister also stated that the nation has to get rid of the life of debt. We have to change this life of debt into a life of dignity. Our debts have increased in 77 years, and a staff-level agreement has been reached with the IMF. He prayed that the IMF program would be the last program.

He continued to say that nations do not develop through the IMF program, but they stabilize their economies through the IMF program. Pakistan's economy has stabilized, as Rs34 billion has come to the treasury in three weeks.

Shehbaz Sharif said that farmers, industrialists, and youth have to be made economically strong. “I will continue to fight for your rights until the last breath. I will free you from debts to the last extent. I have to enable the youth of Pakistan to get respectable employment. I will continue to serve Pakistan as a servant, I promise I will not disappoint the nation”.