Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged the political parties to join hands for a common goal of bringing political and economic stability in the country.

He was addressing the special commemorative session of the Upper House to mark the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Senate of Pakistan in Islamabad on Thursday evening.

The Prime Minister expressed the confidence that Pakistan will come out of all crises by applying political acumen and collective wisdom.

He, however, said that nobody will be allowed to harm the interest of Pakistan at all costs. He said the coalition government is ready to render every sacrifice to safeguard the interests of the 220 million people of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister thanked the chairman for inviting him to address the august forum. He also commended foreign envoys and diplomats as well as representatives of the multilateral institutions for their valuable input on the occasion.

After the speech, the Chairman Senate presented a momento to the Prime Minister.