Summary Abbasi said that Pakistan is facing several challenges which need to be overcome.
MURREE (Dunya News/APP) – Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday has vowed to continue promoting democratic values in the country.
The premier was addressing a ceremony on the occasion of foundation day at Lawrence College Ghora Gali in Murree.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that Pakistan is facing several challenges which need to be overcome. He said that we are fighting biggest war against terrorism as we have rendered so many sacrifices.
Prime Minister Abbasi, who studied at the Lawrence College some 42 years ago, said it was a great honour for him to be alumnus of the prestigious institution which had been the hallmark of academic excellence and discipline since 157 years.
He said the focus on character-building along with formal education was the main ingredient of Gallians and the College’s motto ‘Never give in’ became their leading principle.
Sharing with audience his old memories of Lawrence College, Abbasi said those were the best days of his life and he participated in the events belonging to the Right House.
He said Lawrence College not only produced famous personalities who made their mark in the fields of politics, armed forces and academics, but in fact produced good humans and patriotic Pakistanis.
The Prime Minister on request of the College Principal announced Rs 200 million for the development of infrastructure. He also proposed setting up of endowment fund for welfare of teachers and assured the government’s assistance in this regard.
Later, PM Abbasi gave away prizes and shields to the winning students.
