Independence Day: Shahbaz urges people to demonstrate unity for country's progress

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated the nation on the occasion of 70th Independence Day of the country. In a message, Punjab Chief Minister said that Pakistan is result of illustrious sacrifices and great struggles of millions of Muslims. He said Allama Iqbal had dreamt of an independent & autonomous state which came into existence after a great struggle under the unmatched leadership of Quaid-e-Azam that is why August 14 is the most important day of our national history.
He said freedom is a great blessing and fervent nations rejoice their independence day with full zeal and zest just like the way Pakistani's are celebrating their 70th Independence Day . Shahbaz said Muslims of the subcontinent crossed blood-streams for Pakistan however, objectives of creation of Pakistan have yet not been achieved, he stated. Shahbaz Sharif stressed upon the need of reviving the same spirit among the people as it was at the time of creation of Pakistan.
He said that Pakistan is demanding just diligent work to take it forward and each individual has to buckle down in his own capacity for that, he added. He said to protect the blessings of freedom, mutual cooperation and well-being in the society has to be elevated and we have to get united to achieve the goals of Pakistan. The Chief Minister said that the whole nation is fully committed to root out the menace of terrorism and Operation Zarb-e-Azab, as well as Operation Rudd-ul-Fasaad remains noteworthy examples in this regard.
He said those sacrificing their lives for the stability and peace are heroes of the nation and we also have to pay tributes to them while celebrating Independence Day. He said that the purpose of celebrating freedom day is to pay homage to Pakistan's founders and workers of Pakistan Movement whose willpower and motivation has earned a free, Islamic and welfare state. "Let us all make a commitment that by following the constitution of Pakistan we will take our country forward towards prosperity".