LAHORE: Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Thursday.
During the meeting, different matters of mutual interest, including prevailing situation in the country, political affairs and international issues, came under discussion.
The chief minister said on the occasion that Pakistan was a sovereign and independent country and its prestige and national honour was very dear to all Pakistanis.
He said that vibrant nations face challenges with bravery, adding that the current challenges had created many new opportunities for the nation. They have provided the nation with an opportunity to make the country a great state, he added.
The chief minister said that no country could accuse Pakistan or make undue demands from the Pakistani nation on any pretext. Pakistani people have the inherit potential to change their destiny on their own.
“Hard work, zeal and courage are prerequisites to take the country to the heights of development,” he added.
He said that Pakistan’s immortal sacrifices in war against terrorism had no similitude in the comity of nations. He said that Pakistan had achieved wonderful successes in the war against terrorism and, due to these sacrifices, the country was more prosperous and secure today. Pakistan’s invaluable sacrifices would be written in golden letters in the annals of history, he added.
He said that Pakistan’s sacrifices and measures against terrorism should be fully acknowledged at the global level. “We will have to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy by maintaining unity in our ranks, as it’s time to maintain national cohesion, rather than dividing the nation.
“All people should move forward in unison for the sake of the country,” concluded the chief minister.
