LAHORE(National times)- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her heartfelt Independence Day message, urged every Pakistani to engage in self-accountability and reflect on their individual contributions to the nation\u2019s progress. In her message, she said: “On this Independence Day, we must hold ourselves accountable as Pakistanis. Pakistan gave us dignity and freedom – what have we given back to our country?” CM Maryam Nawaz expressed deep gratitude to Allah Almighty for the countless blessings bestowed upon the nation. “Alhamdulillah, we are grateful for being granted a matchless land like Pakistan and for the opportunity to live with dignity in a free homeland,” she stated. Proudly reflecting on Pakistan’s status as the first nuclear power in the Islamic world, she emphasised the pride and responsibility that come with this achievement. \u201cPakistan is a shining beacon whose light illuminates the world,\u201d she said, reaffirming that the nation stands tall among global powers by the grace of Allah. Paying tribute to the founding fathers, she honored Allama Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and their companions for their sacrifices and vision. She also remembered the martyrs of the nation, stating, \u201cAs we celebrate, we must never forget the sacrifices of the millions who gave their lives for our freedom.\u201d Maryam Nawaz urged parents across the country to share stories of Pakistan\u2019s struggle for independence with their children. \u201cLet today be not just a celebration, but a day to renew our commitment to this sacred land,\u201d she said. She expressed hope in the nation\u2019s future, noting that \u201cthe nation is awake, and our soldiers are vigilant on the borders.\u201d Reaffirming her vision for Pakistan\u2019s progress, she said the country is \u201con a path toward economic growth and global respect.\u201d Concluding her message, Maryam Nawaz expressed confidence in Pakistan\u2019s bright future and renewed her resolve to continue working toward a stronger, greater Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LAHORE(National times)- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her heartfelt Independence Day message, urged every Pakistani to engage in self-accountability and reflect on their individual contributions to the nation\u2019s progress. In her message, she said: “On this Independence Day, we must hold ourselves accountable as Pakistanis. Pakistan gave us dignity and freedom – what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":110052,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-110051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","entry"],"yoast_head":"\n