LAHORE/ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that every time US President Donald Trump talks about stopping the Pakistan-India war, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “wounds are reopened”.
“US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that we stopped the war. When the US president says that we stopped the Pakistan-India war, Modi’s wounds are reopened,” he said while inaugurating Pak Business Express and newly upgraded passenger facilities at the Lahore Railway Station.
During his address, PM Shehbaz also paid tribute to Pakistan’s Armed Forces for their resilience in the four-day conflict with India, which he described as “short but highly dangerous.” He praised the military’s technical superiority, the Air Force’s internal innovations, and the Army’s use of Al Fatah missiles.
“India believed Pakistan could only rely on nuclear deterrence, but conventional warfare supremacy has shattered that myth,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to the nation’s security.
He added that our nuclear assets are guarantors of national security, and the enemy does not dare to look at us with an evil eye.
The premier further noted that Pakistan and China were moving forward on new avenues of development, with full coordination underway for the second phase of the CPEC.
He emphasized that bilateral ties between the two countries were stronger than ever and continued to serve as a cornerstone for regional growth and cooperation.
He added that efforts were also underway to rebuild and strengthen relations with the United States.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the premier expressed delight over the visible transformation of the historic railway station, which he visited after a long interval.
“From a warm welcome to well-mannered receptionists, renovated CIP lounges, upgraded passenger waiting rooms, and a fully refurbished train with modern European-style dining and sleeper berths, the change is truly gratifying,” he said.
Losses decline
The prime minister termed the substantial decline in power distribution companies’ (Discos) losses as a highly encouraging development and the first of its kind in decades.
He chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy at the PM House, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
The premier stated that this financial improvement would greatly facilitate the privatization of these power companies. “The reduction in losses marks a turning point for the energy sector, making the road to privatization smoother and more realistic,” he remarked.
According to a briefing by the Power Division, total losses in power distribution companies have decreased by Rs193 billion, with an overall improvement of Rs242 billion reported.
IGC
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated government’s strong commitment to implementing the decisions taken during the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) and stressed the importance of the timely follow-up to translate the agreements into tangible outcomes.
The move came as a high-level delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic led by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov called on the premier in the federal capital.
