Met army chiefs for country’s prosperity, not personal gains: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated Thursday he met the military’s prime leaders for the nation’s betterment, not private positive aspects, lamenting that regardless of his clear motives, he was known as the “institution’s man”.

“I used to be known as the institution’s man, however I didn’t care about these taunts […] I by no means met military chiefs for private causes; the one motive behind these conferences was to make sure that the institution and governments take the nation ahead collectively.”

The prime minister made the remarks after inaugurating the newly-constructed Bhara Kahu bypass venture in Islamabad.

PM Shehbaz stated throughout his 38 years in politics, he has met a number of military chiefs to make sure that “Islamabad’s authorities and Rawalpindi’s institution stay on the identical web page”.

“I’ve met many outstanding military chiefs in my time in politics […] however the one concept behind it has been to take Pakistan to such a degree for which scores of Muslims sacrificed their lives.”

PM Shehbaz talked about that there have been studies that he was “very shut” to former president Normal (retd) Parvez Musharraf.

“…however what did I get? Nawaz Sharif was thrown into jail and so was I. He went to Attock, so did I. He went to Landhi jail, so did I. Nawaz Sharif was exiled, so was I. Even my household was exiled.”

“However what did I get? Nothing. There was just one thought in my thoughts […] to work for the underprivileged,” the prime minister talked about, lamenting the state during which persons are residing.

He additionally appreciated Chief of Military Workers (COAS) Normal Syed Asim Munir for his devoted assist for the Bhara Kahu Bypass venture.