PM advises civil servants to work collectively for country’s welfare

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday advised the civil servants, especially those employed in the PM Office and PM House, to work diligently for the betterment of the country.

Addressing a gathering of the luncheon given in honour of staff of the PM Office and PM House, Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need to get united and put collective efforts to take the country towards sustainable development and stability, the official news agency reported.

“We all should endeavour to free the country from all domestic and international loans and put it on strong footing,” he added.

The prime minister said Allah Almighty has blessed the country with huge natural resources but the only thing that lacks is “the will to do”.

He said after rendering great sacrifices, Pakistan was formed for a certain cause. “We all have a duty to play our role in the development of the country and to fulfil the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal,” he added.

“We should also promise to follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) to make Pakistan a prosperous and peaceful country.”

He thanked the staff for their assistance during his stay in the office of the prime minister.

“I thank you all for supporting and guiding me during my 16-month stay in the office. Whether they were my personal secretaries, military secretary, drivers, cook, telephone operators, deputy secretaries, PSOs, or others, all did their duties with due diligence and guided me on various matters,” he added.

He said due to economic challenges, the cabinet members voluntarily withdrew from perks and privileges and most of them did not draw their salaries.

On the occasion, the prime minister also distributed certificates of appreciation among the staff of grades 1 to 16.