Maryam vows to uplift people, eradicate poverty

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has pledged to leave no stone unturned to improve the lives of the people and to play a vibrant role in freeing Pakistan from poverty.

Addressing the unveiling ceremony of the Marka-e-Haq Monument, Museum and Park Project on the Independence Day at the Expo Centre, she said, "Now we will wage a war against poverty and ignorance. We will fight to improve the country and will wage a war against sedition and disorder. To win a war, it is not only military equipment which is necessary, but possessing unwavering faith in Allah Almighty as well. When the Pakistan Air Force downed Rafale jets with JF-Thunders, no one could believe it."

She highlighted," If we had been politically divided, we could never have won the war against the enemy. From the 'Marka-e- Haq, the world learned what 'Bunyanum Marsus' means. During my visits to colleges across Punjab for distributing laptops among talented students, I understood the phrase: 'This homeland is yours; you are its guardians.' The entire nation got united and became an iron wall against the enemy's aggression."

She outlined," The entire nation salutes those who downed the enemy's Rafale aircraft."

She paid tribute to Field Marshal Asim Munir, who displayed exemplary wartime leadership and led Pakistan to victory.

"The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan Armed Forces like an iron wall," she added.

She underscored, "The Independence Day is dedicated to those mothers who send their sons to the battlefield with a lion's heart. The whole nation, Nawaz Sharif and myself pay tribute with profound reverence to the brave mothers who bid farewell to their young sons to the battlefield.

We salute those brave daughters who sacrifice their marital life for the sake of the sacred homeland, and the children who bear the pain of orphanage for the sake of the defence and protection of our dear homeland. The Independence Day is meant for those sons who gave their precious blood to safeguard their dear motherland."

She maintained, "We dedicate the Independence Day to the valiant warriors who fought bravely on the borders. Every year we celebrate our Independence Day, but on account of Marka-e-Haq, this year's rejoice is unparalleled. Today is dedicated to the valiant soldiers who gave a befitting reply to the enemy's aggressive designs."