Summary Country's economy has grown due to the efforts of PML-N government and PM Nawaz.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday stated the nation stands united on the issue of flushing out the terrorists at all costs. He said war on terror will continue till the elimination of last terrorist.
Addressing a joint session of the Parliament, Mamnoon Hussain said terrorists are targeting different sects and minorities in different parts of the country including Balochistan and tribal areas, however, steps taken by the government have improved situation in Balochistan, Karachi and other areas of the country.
People belonging to different sects as well as minorities are equal citizens of Pakistan and they will be protected, he added.
Giving his remarks on CPEC, he said Pakistan-China Economic Corridor project needs sincere efforts to be make it a success for the overall socio economic uplift of all areas of the country. He lauded all political parties for developing consensus on the mega project and urged the political leadership to remain vigilant against those who have threatened to stoke terrorism in the country in order to sabotage Pakistan-China corridor.
The President expressed the confidence that the economy will further strengthen in the time to come.
He pointed out that record reduction in interest rate will help generate economic activity in the country. He said surge in foreign exchange reserves, remittances and foreign investment including forty five billion dollars committed by China for the economic corridor are the major achievements of the government.
President Mamnoon appealed the government to allocate more resources for education sector in the upcoming budget as resolution of all our problems lies in promotion of this vital sector. He suggested the primary education handed over to the women that will not only help improve the standard of education but also create more job opportunities for women.
Commenting on Pakistan foreign policy, he said Pakistan is peace loving country and intends to have friendly relations with its neighbours on the basis of equality and mutual respect.
He said the better relations with Afghanistan are a result of our good intention that led a new era of friendship with that country. He hoped this beginning will lead to long lasting peace and stability in the region besides opening new avenues of cooperation.
The President said friendly relations with India on the basis of mutual confidence and cooperation are our priority but we want that India must take steps to resolve the Kashmir issue according to the UN resolutions and aspirations o Kashmiri people to provide solid ground for peace in the region. He said India without reason suspended dialogue process with Pakistan but we understand that the resolution of issues between the two countries is possible only through dialogue. Therefore, he called upon India to resume dialogue process with sincerity and good intention for long last peace in South Asia.
Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan and China have very cordial and friendly relations since six decades and the recent visit of the Chinese President will open new vistas of mutual cooperation and give a new dimension to these relations.
