LAHORE, Pakistan: The Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday said no foreign Country had the right to dictate Pakistan on any matter including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
While addressing the ceremony of prize distribution among high achievers of Pakistan Railways Schools organised by the PR Directorate of Education at Al-Hamra Hall in Lahore, he said the CPEC was a long-term project which would pay dividends for the next four to five decades.
The minister said Pakistan was not ready to listen “Do More” any more. He said Pakistan had done a great job and the armed forces, police and civilians had sacrificed thousands of lives.
“China does not interfere in the matters of its friends and it only focuses on economic matters,” he said.
“When Pakistan gets closer to China, its enemies feel pain and they try to destabilise the country through their operatives,” he said. “However, it is our duty to make progress by tackling all obstacles,” he added.
Saad Rafique said it was fortunate that there were a few evils and negative things while great blessings and positive things were present in the country so there was no need to be disappointed.
“Pakistan is a nuclear power, it has one of the best forces in the world, there is a strong judiciary, a vibrant media, people have right to vote and political parties are working for the welfare of people,” Saad said.
The railways minister said that Pakistan came into being to remain stable for long and whosoever tried to damage it, would have to face consequences.
“No one will come from outside the Country for its progress and prosperity, only we can change our Country and we can do it very well,” he added.
