Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has said that the progress of Punjab, particularly in Rawalpindi, should serve as a benchmark for other provinces, crediting former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz for the province\u2019s development.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a reception hosted by the Anjuman-e-Tajran in Rawalpindi, Abbasi said that Punjab\u2019s advancement in infrastructure, transport, education, and health was the result of consistent hard work and visionary leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s compare Punjab with other provinces \u2014 why not? Look at how far Rawalpindi has come. There was a time when the city had no proper transport or health facilities. Remove the contributions of Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz, and what remains of Rawalpindi is just a \u2018pind\u2019 (village),\u201d Abbasi remarked.<\/p>\n
He announced that electric buses and modern bus stops will soon be introduced in the city, adding that these initiatives will make travel safer and more comfortable for women. \u201cWhen mothers and sisters travel with ease, everyone feels proud,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Referring to national unity, Abbasi stressed that every community \u2014 Pakhtun, Kashmiri, Sindhi, or Punjabi \u2014 is the pride of Pakistan, but warned that anyone speaking against the country would face rejection. \u201cWhoever denies Pakistan, we will not accept them,\u201d he said firmly.<\/p>\n
The minister praised the sacrifices of martyrs, saying their devotion was the foundation of Pakistan\u2019s strength and security. \u201cThe sacrifices of our martyrs are worth thousands of governments. It is because of them that Pakistan stands tall in the world today,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Abbasi also recalled the bravery of the Pakistan Army during its conflicts with India, saying the armed forces captured 22 enemy posts and shot down seven Indian aircraft. \u201cOur soldiers ensured the nation\u2019s safety and dignity. India must know that Pakistan is always ready to defend itself,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
On the economic front, Abbasi said foreign investors, including a Saudi delegation, were arriving in Pakistan for multi-billion-dollar investments, a sign that global confidence in the country was growing. \u201cPakistan is alive and thriving \u2014 and the railway continues to connect the entire nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The event was also addressed by MNA Daniyal Tanveer Chaudhry, Anjuman-e-Tajran leader Shahid Ghafoor Pracha, and other local representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has said that the progress of Punjab, particularly in Rawalpindi, should serve as a benchmark for other provinces, crediting former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz for the province\u2019s development. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Anjuman-e-Tajran in Rawalpindi, Abbasi said that Punjab\u2019s advancement in infrastructure, transport, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":67004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,16],"tags":[177],"ppma_author":[95],"class_list":{"0":"post-67003","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest","8":"category-pakistan","9":"tag-lead5"},"yoast_head":"\n