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KARACHI, (MANEND NEWS): Prime Minister Imran Khan said on
Tuesday that Pakistan did not progress as rapidly as it was supposed
to, citing money laundering and corruption as major drawbacks.
Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Karachi on a day-long visit to
review and issue directives on the federal government projects in the
city. Accompanied by ministers Asad Umar and Zubaida Jalal, the
prime minister is scheduled to chair important meetings at the Sindh
Governor House.
The prime minister was attending the inauguration ceremony of the
Ship Lift and Transfer System at the Karachi Shipyard.
“Since I grew up side-by-side with Pakistan, let me say on this
occasion that we [country] were not able to progress and reach our
potential as we were supposed to,” said PM Khan.
The prime minister said instead of standing on their own feet and
using their genius, Pakistanis lost their way. “We became an import-
led economy and Pakistan started relying on foreign aid,” regretted PM
Khan. “We didn’t recognise our power. Whenever someone starts to
depend on crutches, his physique deteriorates,” he added.
PM Imran Khan used this example to state that God has made nations
in a similar way, adding that when they learn to struggle and rise
above hurdles, they prevail in the end.
Giving the example of the State of Madinah, he said Allah tells Muslims
to learn from the example of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), adding
that whichever states adopt the principles of the Riyasat-e-Madinah, it
would always rise above its problems.
Highlighting his government’s priorities, PM Khan said Pakistan must
end reliance on imports and attract foreign investment in the country.
He said it was also important for the country to end money laundering
so that the dollars it earns does not leave the country.
Towards the end of his speech, the premier expressed happiness that
Pakistan was finally on the path to achieve prosperity, paying tribute
to Chief of Naval Staff Amjad Niazi for taking the initiative to launch
the Ship Lift and Transfer system.