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Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif-File photo-Source: Twitter
Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has admitted that the economic condition of his country is very bad. He said that now even Pakistan’s close friend countries are shying away from giving it money.
Shehbaz Sharif On Pakistan Economy: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again lamented the weak economy of his country. Addressing Pakistani army officials, he admitted that now even Pakistan’s close friends are backing out from giving economic help to the country. His statement came while encouraging the soldiers after the recent military clash with India.
Now friendly countries expect business, not alms: Shehbaz
Shehbaz Sharif said, “China is Pakistan’s oldest friend. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar and UAE are our most trusted friends, but now these countries expect us to partner with them in areas like trade, innovation, education, health and investment, and not just come to ask for help.” He also said that now these countries expect mutually beneficial agreements from Pakistan, not one-sided assistance.
I am the last person to bear this burden: Pak PM
Referring to Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Shahbaz Sharif said, “I and Field Marshal Asim Munir are the last people to shoulder this economic burden. Now this burden is on the shoulders of the entire nation.” With this statement, he indicated that now not only the government or the army, but the entire country will have to take responsibility for economic reform.
This is not the first time Shahbaz Sharif has made this confession
This is not the first time that Shahbaz Sharif has accepted Pakistan’s economic plight. Earlier also he has said that even being the Prime Minister, he does not want to roam around the world with a “begging bowl”. Pakistan has recently received financial help from the IMF (International Monetary Fund), but it is not considered sufficient to stabilize the country’s serious economic situation.
