PM extends greetings to Qatar on National Day
PM for ensuring safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria, reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to form an action plan for the safe evacuation of Pakistanis wishing to return from Syria, via neighbouring countries as soon as possible.
The prime minister was chairing a meeting held to review the current situation in Syria and the safe evacuation of Pakistanis present in the country.
“All possible steps should be taken to ensure the safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria,” the prime minister stressed.
The safety of Pakistanis’ lives and property in Syria is our top priority, the prime minister said, instructing authorities to utilise all available resources for this purpose.
He also directed the Pakistan Embassy in Damascus to establish an information desk and a helpline to facilitate the Pakistanis.
The meeting was attended by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi, and senior officials from relevant departments.
“We are closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria,” the Foreign Office said a day ago, adding: “Pakistani nationals are safe in Syria and have been advised to exercise caution. The Embassy of Pakistan in Syria is open for support and advice.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to expedite the strict action against those involved in recent riots, vandalism, and damage to public and private property in Islamabad.
Chairing a high-level review meeting on the law-and-order situation in Islamabad on Monday, he said the government will not allow anyone to hatch a conspiracy to sabotage the fast-stabilizing economy of the country by spreading chaos.
The Prime Minister, however, directed to ensure that no innocent and law-abiding citizen is arrested during the action against elements involved in stoking anarchy.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended greetings to Qatar’s Emir on behalf of the Pakistani government and people on the occasion of Qatar’s National Day. Speaking at a ceremony, he emphasized the untapped potential for enhancing bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Qatar.
The Prime Minister highlighted plans to send trained Pakistani youth in IT and artificial intelligence sectors to Qatar and praised Qatar’s development under Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He also expressed gratitude for Qatar’s interest in investing in Pakistan across diverse sectors.
During a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, condemning in the strongest terms of Israel’s military aggression against Lebanon, reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The prime minister welcomed the ceasefire agreement for Lebanon and called for a similar one for the people of Palestine.
Noting the brotherly and warm relations between Lebanon and Pakistan, the prime minister stated that the entire Pakistani nation stood in solidarity with the people of Lebanon during these challenging times.
In this spirit, he noted, Pakistan provided humanitarian assistance to its brothers and sisters in Lebanon and stood ready to provide all possible support in the future as well. Staff Report
