LIVE: PM Shehbaz addresses nation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is addressing the nation. During his address, the Prime Minister sent Eidul Azha wishes to the nation and commented on the rising death toll in the Gaza conflict, which has reached 40,000. “Such devastating visuals have never been seen before,” he said. https://ift.tt/d3Gh8A6 He also spoke about the situation in Kashmir, stating, “The valley is covered in the blood of our Kashmiri brothers and sisters.” He prayed for the progress and liberation of Kashmir. Prime Minister Shehbaz said the economic situation in 2022 was evident to everyone, as Pakistan was saved from defaulting, crediting PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif for this achievement. “We delivered on our promises… Pakistan is on the road to progress and development now,” he said. He acknowledged that the road ahead is not only long and difficult but also demands sacrifices from both government personnel and the salaried class. He vowed to bring a revolution of progress and development in Pakistan. “After being elected in February, thanks to your vote, our efforts have resulted in a drop in inflation from 38%, which is a welcome and significant development,” he said. He added that the interest rate has also been reduced from 22% to 20%, which will help trade and commerce flourish in the country. “This is the progress of the last three and a half months,” he said, noting that 100 days of the government have been completed. “Yesterday, petrol prices saw another decrease of over Rs10 per litre, and HSD prices reduced by almost Rs3,” he remarked. “This will provide the nation some respite in these times,” he added. He acknowledged that this is not enough due to the rise in inflation over the last couple of years. The needs of the average family have taken a hit, he said, adding that the government will work harder to reduce inflation, promote trade, increase economic activity, provide education to the youth, and instill relevant skills in them to establish them as pillars of their families. “This is our broader vision, and under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, we are taking this approach further,” he said. He stressed that there is no point in crying and complaining, and that the nation must learn from the past. “We must understand what we have lost and how we can regain Pakistan's status… which is difficult but not impossible if the entire nation decides to destroy self-interest to help the underserved,” he said. “This will bring us closer to what Quaid-e-Azam had dreamed of, for which millions sacrificed their lives,” he said. “If we continue to make sacrifices, nothing will be able to stop us… no sea or mountain will be too difficult to overcome.” This will be updated…

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