As we are commemorating the 75 years of Independence in the month of August, this is an occasion to reiterate our firm resolve to uphold our national values of unity, faith and discipline as envisioned by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This auspicious occasion is also a moment to reaffirm our pledge to continue pursuing the vision of Father of the Nation. We must pay tribute to all those sons of the soil who laid their lives while defending and protecting territorial as well as ideological frontiers of the motherland.
Amongst all celebrations, we must pause and ponder as to how far we have been able to achieve those ideals that led to creation of an independent state. During past seven and a half decades of our journey, we have confronted with various challenges during the time. We have battled against odds both at external as well as internal fronts. From the hostility of a neighboring country, with its known hegemonic intentions, to the scourge of terrorism and from coping with natural calamities to fighting pandemics, our nation has always shown resilience and perseverance.
Pakistan today can stand tall among the comity of nations. Our policies towards reviving the economy, saving the country from economic bankruptcy, handling the power and gas shortage, creating enabling environment for new investment and fast industrial growth and enhancing exports, would bear positive results in short as well as long term.
Despite odds, we need to reflect as to how far we have been able to achieve those ideals of providing better economic opportunities to the population at large of new independent country. The Government is focusing on fully exploiting the potential to help cater to our industrial, trade and business sectors to become part of global value chain. The future of Pakistan lies in adopting emerging technologies, relying more on digital revolution, innovation and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Despite past seventy-five years rocky economic journey, we are heading in the right direction. However, the dream of the economic independence and sustainable progress can be realized by having a consensus on the Charter of Economy. We need to set aside our internal political rifts and fully focus on geo-economics, with the wellbeing and welfare of our people as the top-most priority. Our government has been undertaking every possible effort for the development and prosperity of Pakistan.
This country is undoubtedly a gift of Allah Almighty for us. I once again felicitate all Pakistanis, both inland and overseas, on this auspicious occasion. I urge people of Pakistan to play their part in making Pakistan a proud, prosperous and peaceful nation state. May Almighty Allah bless our efforts with success to rebuild the country in consonance with the vision of our founding fathers.
Ameen.
Pakistan Paindabad.
H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
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