MURREE, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday said Pakistan was not an ordinary Country but a nuclear State which achieved that capability from its indigenous resources.
In his address at the 157th Founders Day of Lawrence College Ghora Gali in Murree, the prime minister said Pakistan had strong defence and was the biggest contributor in fight against terrorism in the world.
Abbasi said despite several challenges, the Country was making progress in diverse fields. He said Pakistan’s armed forces who sacrificed their lives for the Country’s future were a source of inspiration for all.
The prime minister also termed promotion of democracy a priority, and said a Country where democracy flourished was better able to resolve the problems of its people.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who studied at the Lawrence College some 42 years ago, also said it was a great honour for him to be alumnus of the prestigious institution which had been the hallmark of academic excellence and discipline since 157 years.
Khaqan said the focus on character-building along with formal education was the main ingredient of Gallians and the College’s motto ‘Never give in’ became their leading principle.
Sharing with audience his old memories of Lawrence College, Abbasi said those were the best days of his life and he participated in the events belonging to the Right House.
The prime minister said Lawrence College not only produced famous personalities who made their mark in the fields of politics, armed forces and academics but in fact produced good humans and patriotic Pakistanis. He said the number of Gallians across the world was quite few, making around 2,500, however the friendship among the House mates lasted for life.
The prime minister on request of the College Principal announced Rs 200 million for the development of infrastructure. He also proposed setting up of endowment fund for welfare of teachers and assured the government’s assistance in this regard.
Later, the prime minister gave away prizes and shields to the winning students.
