Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during his address at the passing out ceremony of 45th Specialised Training Program of PAS in Lahore.. — Twitter/@GovtofPakistanLAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday spoke about feeling embarrassed while seeking funds and loans from friendly countries during his recent visits across various nations since the flooding in the summer of 2021. PM Shehbaz added that sustainable development goals (SDGs) could be achieved and foreign loans avoided had their "bus moved at a faster pace" and on the right track. UAE has agreed to roll over $2 billion and also approved providing $1 billion in loans. In a veiled reference to the previous government, the prime minister said baseless allegations were levelled against certain officers which caused embarrassment for their families. Terming them as "future of Pakistan", the prime minister expressed the optimism that they would perform with dedication and honesty as the nation had attached expectations to them.

Source: The Nation January 14, 2023 19:59 UTC