ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the ‘Uraan Pakistan Program’ during a grand ceremony in Islamabad. The program’s logo and a commemorative book were also unveiled at the ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
In his address, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the challenges faced during the last nine months and emphasized the government’s success in achieving macroeconomic stability.
He said that we have made immense sacrifices and worked tirelessly for this economic stability. “In 2023, we made every effort to finalize an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).”
The Prime Minister credited former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and allies for prioritizing national interests over politics. He said that we decided to go to any extent to save the country.
He also revealed that an attempt was made to derail the IMF agreement by writing a letter to stop its approval. He added that it was a great injustice but by the will of Allah Almighty, the IMF program was approved.
The ‘Uraan Pakistan Program’ is seen as a step towards sustainable economic growth and resilience. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his speech by reiterating the government’s commitment to advancing national development despite the challenges.
