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UK’s Boris Johnson looks forward to working together with PM Shehbaz Sharif

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UK’s Boris Johnson congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on becoming PM.
“I look forward to working together on areas of shared interest,” he says.
“UK & Pakistan have a longstanding relationship,” Johnson adds.

LONDON: United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that he wanted to work with Pakistan’s newly elected premier Shehbaz Sharif.

PM Shehbaz was sworn in as the prime minister on April 11, following the ouster of the Imran Khan government through a no-confidence motion — making him the first premier to be removed through the democratic process.

“Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan,” Johnson said in a tweet, where he share his aspirations for a future working relationship with his Pakistani counterpart.

Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan. The UK & Pakistan have a longstanding relationship and our people share deep ties. I look forward to working together on areas of shared interest.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 13, 2022

“The UK & Pakistan have a longstanding relationship and our people share deep ties. I look forward to working together on areas of shared interest,” the UK’s PM added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also felicitated Shehbaz on assuming the prime minister’s office.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon has hoped that the United States would continue its “healthy” military-to-military ties with Pakistan despite the change in the government.

“…we do have a healthy military-to-military relationship with Pakistani armed forces. And we have every expectation that that will be able to continue to be the case,” Pentagon Press Secretary John F Kirby said in a press briefing Tuesday.

The Pentagon official said the US recognises that it has shared interests with Pakistan with respect to security and stability. “We recognise that Pakistan plays a key role in the region.”

Similarly, in a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki had said that a democratic Pakistan was critical to the interests of the United States.

“We support the peaceful upholding of constitutional democratic principles, we don’t support one political party over another,” the press secretary had said.

Psaki added that the US values its long-standing cooperation with Pakistan and has always viewed a prosperous and democratic Pakistan as critical to US interests — that remains unchanged regardless of who the leadership is.

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According to Azma Bukhari, Pakistan’s current account deficit has changed to surplus.

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Pakistan’s current account deficit has changed to a surplus, according to Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari.

The Provincial Minister stated during a news conference in Lahore that everyone is aware of the Punjab Government’s performance during the past ten months.

She added that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has been working around the clock to ensure the welfare of the people and that the Punjab government will continue its duty to serve them.

According to Azma Bukhari, Maryam Nawaz’s introduction of the air ambulance service was crucial in helping to move patients from Kurram and Parachinar.

According to her, 27,000 kids received electric bikes based on their merit, and 100,000 more would receive them the next year.

Nawaz Sharif IT City will be launched by the Punjab Chief Minister, she stated.

According to the Minister, Maryam Nawaz also introduced the Ramzan Package, which saw thousands Pakistani people receive relief supplies delivered right to their door.

According to him, the Punjab government launched a special education program for children with autism and launched the green tractor program for farmers.

According to the Information Minister, the Provincial Government has not been able to bring peace back to Parachinar and Kurram in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Serving the masses is the mission of civil servants. Ahsan Iqbal

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According to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, stability and national development depend on the rule of law and the constitution.

Speaking at a Pakistan Administrative Services event in Lahore, the Minister stated that public officials have significant responsibilities to the country and that civil services is not just a job but also a purpose to serve the people.

According to Ahsan Iqbal, civil officers should make every effort to manage administrative activities appropriately.

Public service should be the motto of civil servants, he said, and everyone must contribute to the nation’s progress.

According to him, national peace and stability are essential for the growth and continuation of policies.

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President and Prime Minister Are Heartbroken by the Death of Former US President Jimmy Carter

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Both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have sent their condolences on the death of former US President Jimmy Carter.

President Zardari expressed his deepest sympathy to the US people and the family of the late president in his condolence letter.

He emphasized that Jimmy Carter’s legacy will live on and commended his achievements to global peace and human rights.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deepest sympathies to his family and the American people in his message, expressing his sadness at the loss of former US President Jimmy Carter.

According to the prime minister, President Carter will be remembered for his statesmanship and humility, as well as his support of international peace and humanitarian causes.