PM Shehbaz welcomes the ceasefire between Israel & Iran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his resolve to further strengthen economy in the next financial year.
Chairing the Federal Cabinet meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday, he thanked President Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, all the coalition partners and political leadership including the Federal Cabinet members for extending their support in finalizing the budget.
The Prime Minister also lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Chairman FBR for their hard work and dedication in preparing the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
Turning to the situation in the Middle East, Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. He thanked Almighty Allah for the peaceful resolution of the conflict.
The Prime Minister also hailed and acknowledged the important role played by various countries, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in ensuring the ceasefire.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said Iran openly thanked the people of Pakistan, its political parties, military, and political leadership for their overwhelming role and contribution in the ensuring ceasefire with Iran.
He said the Iranian leadership specifically mentioned the names the President of Pakistan, his own name, and the Field Marshal for valuable contribution in the ceasefire efforts.
Regarding attack on Qatar by Iran, the Prime Minister said Pakistan also issued a condemnation statement in this regard.
About Muharram-ul-Haram, the Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to ensure fool proof security arrangements and strict law and order during processions and Majalis across the country.
He also directed the Interior Minister to ensure beefed up security arrangements in collaboration with the provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the month.
The Federal Cabinet also offered Fateha for Major Moiz Abbas Shah Shaheed and other Shuhada who embraced martyrdom in an operation against the terrorists in South Waziristan.
The Prime Minister reiterated the commitment to win the war against Fitna- al-Khwarij.
