Sharif committed to achieving development goals

PM acknowledges sacrifices rendered by IDPs and country’s armed forces

Felicitating the nation on Eidul Azha, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has reiterated his resolve to accomplish the ongoing national development goals.

“I am grateful for the confidence the nation has reposed in me to pursue our national agenda of making Pakistan a prosperous country,” said Sharif.

The PM said that the government would make all out efforts to ease the sufferings of those affected by the recent floods and the tribesmen of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) as he acknowledged the “sacrifice” of the people displaced because of Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

Talking about the displaced persons, the PM said, “I wish to reassure them of our boundless support in ameliorating the difficulties experienced by them and will do our utmost to resettle them appropriately.”

Acknowledging the efforts of the armed forces, Sharif said, “The unflinching resolve shown by our Armed Forces in combating the violent scourge speaks volumes about the sacrifice they are willing to render for our freedom, well-being and honour.”

“The spirit of Eidul Azha this year may serve as a poignant reminder to the disconcerted elements, not very well conversant with the supremacy of national consensus bestowed on democratic forces that sowing discord is diametrically opposite to the spirit of accommodation and tolerance,” said the PM.

“The credentials of the democratically elected representatives have shown resilient adherence to the practices of prudence, decency, justice and fair play that are required to be emulated by all factors defying them,” he added.

Speaking on the spirit of Eidul Azha, the PM said, “The quintessential spirit of submitting unconditionally to will of the Supreme Being is universal in content and timeless in context. Humans are uniquely blessed with the ultimate opportunity to exhibit his cherished devotion to his Creator.”

“The Muslim Ummah will yet again be given an opportunity to redeem its pledge of submission to the Almighty on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Azha with the conviction that it will stay steadfast in its vows of submission. It will also be provided a chance to delve deep into its moorings that emphasise sacrifice for a superior cause as the epitome of human existence,” said Sharif.