Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's 'Will Surpass India Or My Name Isn't Shehbaz' Claim Sparks Social Media Backlash

2025-02-23 03:26:42

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared his ambition to make Pakistan a greater nation than India, vowing relentless efforts to achieve this goal.“If we don't leave India behind, then my name is not Shehbaz Sharif. We will work day and night. A day will come when we will make Pakistan a great nation and move ahead of India,” Sharif declared while addressing a large crowd in Dera Ghazi Khan.

During his visit to Dera Ghazi Khan, Sharif reportedly inaugurated several development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public services. He reiterated his commitment to resolving Pakistan 's economic and social challenges through active governance and reforms.

Focus on economic growth and self-reliance

Shehbaz Sharif assured the public that his government is working towards economic stability, aiming to move Pakistan away from dependency on foreign loans.

“We will not rely on loans anymore. Under my leadership, Pakistan will build a self-sustaining economy that stands on its own feet,” he stated.

The Prime Minister also highlighted a significant drop in inflation, claiming that it had decreased from 40% when his government took charge to just 2% at present.

Call for dialogue with India

Sharif 's remarks on surpassing India come just weeks after he reiterated his call for diplomatic engagement with New Delhi. Speaking at a special session of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) Legislative Assembly on Kashmir Solidarity Day, he urged India to engage in dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir.

“Pakistan remains committed to the Kashmiri cause. We urge India to move beyond the August 5, 2019 decision and engage in talks as per commitments made to the United Nations,” he said, referring to the abrogation of Article 370, which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated it into two Union Territories.

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