Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for unity and harmony to eradicate terrorism and address the country’s economic and social problems.

He was addressing the National Youth and Ulema Convention titled "Rab-e-Zul-Jalaal Ka Ehsaan - Pakistan" in connection with Jumatul Wida in Islamabad on Friday.

The Prime Minister emphasized that people from all walks of life, especially the Ulema, have a greater responsibility to play their role in ending internal divisions based on religion and ethnicity.

He said that our forefathers made numerous sacrifices for the creation of Pakistan, but today, internal conflicts and personal ambitions are being prioritized over the progress and prosperity of the nation.

He underscored the importance of setting aside personal desires and egos in the best interest of Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that Pakistan's armed forces are making unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. He noted that Pakistan is blessed with immense natural resources, but the country's adversaries do not want it to benefit from these treasures hidden in the mountains.

He stressed the need to determine how much longer our brave security forces and sons of the soil will continue shedding their blood. He urged learning from history and moving forward by setting aside personal differences and ambitions to forge unity, which is the only path to achieving a respectable position in the community of nations.

The Prime Minister urged young people to fully dedicate themselves to the development of the homeland. He assured that the government would not hesitate to allocate maximum financial resources to empower the youth and equip them with modern knowledge and skills. He said the government has taken revolutionary steps under the Digital Youth Hub initiative in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and skill development.

Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the positive use of media and digital platforms. He urged Ulema and intellectuals to promote positive thinking and research within society to counter fake news and baseless propaganda. He lamented that, unfortunately, negative propaganda is being used to fuel divisions and hatred within the society.

The Prime Minister also expressed solidarity with the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine. He affirmed that Pakistan would continue supporting the people of Kashmir and Palestine till they achieve freedom.