Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan earned the Diplomatic and Military success it has not seen in Decades, while speaking at the session of national assembly, he commended the role of Field Marshal and security forces against the Indian aggression. He also expressed gratitude to President Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Ijaz ul Haq for their support in the passing of 27th constitutional Amendment.
Shehbaz Sharif further said that terrorists committed an “extremely despicable act” in Wana yesterday, however, all cadets and a teacher were safely evacuated due to timely action by security forces. He said that elements from Afghanistan were also involved in the attack, who were killed on the spot by the forces.
Shehbaz Sharif said, “Thank God, all the Khawarij have gone to hell. Our forces set a new example of bravery by safely rescuing the children of the nation.”
Attempted attack on judicial complex in Islamabad failed
The Prime Minister also strongly condemned the attempted terrorist attack on the judicial complex in Islamabad. According to him, four Pakistani citizens were injured in the incident and are in a struggle for life and death.
He said, “This incident is reminiscent of the APS tragedy. There is no doubt in this wave of terrorism that foreign hands are behind it.”
“Pakistan has given a clear message to the enemy forces”
Shehbaz Sharif, adopting a two-pronged stance in his statement, said that the enemy forces have been given a befitting reply in the past and will be given in the future as well.
He said, “I want to say with all my strength that we are aware of your actions. Pakistan has thwarted the enemy’s plans every time and God willing, it will continue to be like this.”
Despite peace talks, no compromise on national security
The Prime Minister said that peace talks were recently held in Doha and Istanbul, Pakistan, which aim to promote regional stability. However, he made it clear that “the talks are definitely for peace, but no compromise will be made on national security.”
Prime Minister’s tribute and appeal to the people for unity
Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces and said that the personnel who sacrificed their lives in the defense of the country are the heroes of the nation.
“We have achieved a feat against terrorism that even the world’s great powers could not achieve. Now we must unite again and uproot this scourge,” he said.
