Minister for SAFRON & Narcotics Control Shehryar Afridi Monday said that the world must take cognizance of the fact that Hindu extremists in India have got control of nuclear weapons and the statement by Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh on first use of nukes reflects that any irresponsible step by Hindu extremists may put the world security into a jeopardy. Addressing a huge gathering of overseas Pakistanis in German city of Hannover with regard to Pakistan Day celebrations, Shehryar Afridi said that He said that overseas Pakistanis are sending remittances for their loved ones in Pakistan which helps Pakistan grow economically. "You are the most precious asset for Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan loves the Pakistani Diaspora which is his real strength. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Government would resolve all issues faced by Pakistani expatriates on priority. I would speak with Pakistani ambassador in Germany to help resolve your issues," the minister told a jubilant gathering. Spelling out the achievements of first year of PTI government, Afridi said that reforms and opening up of economy is hallmark of first year of the PTI government which have helped Pakistan to attract foreign investment and economic revival. Afridi said that Indian Premier Narendra Modi is not familiar with philosophy of sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain and he can't comprehend the fact that Muslims follow the same philosophy and India can't scare Muslims in India especially those living in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK). Afridi said that the Pakistani nation is led by visionary Prime Minister Imran Khan who is exposing the Hindutva regime in India by each day passing and the world is now taking notice of the oppressive tactics by fascist regime in India. "Pakistan will go to any extent to safeguard the rights of freedom loving Kashmiri people. We will not sit idle until Kashmiris are given their right to choose between India and Pakistan. Plebiscite is right of Kashmiris and the day is not far when Kashmiris would exercise their right to franchise," said the minister. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan was working hard to restore pride and dignity of every Pakistani. He said that Prime Minister's visits to USA, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other friendly nations had helped a lot in restoring pride and respect of Pakistan in the comity of nations. "We have worked days in and days out to crackdown on extremist forces, money launderers, corrupt politicians, drug barons and smugglers who have defamed Pakistan over the past many decades. Now rule of law is being restored and nobody is above the law," he said. Afridi said that when PTI government took over the reigns, Pakistan was being seen as a lawless state with no narrative to counter the enemy's designs. "We worked on building Pakistan's narrative and now Pakistan's narrative is being received well and the recent session of UNSC on Kashmir held after 50 long years is a proof of the hard work done by Pakistani government," said the minister. He said that during the past one year, Pakistan's foreign policy has been put on right track while the country's economic direction has also been set aright. "The steps taken by the government can be judged by the fact that we have retired external debt of round ten billion dollars while our revenues and exports have also increased significantly. We will not forgive those past rulers who bagged billions of dollars in their own pockets and left the country in debt burden," he concluded. Later, Shehryar Afridi held a meeting with Pakistani Ambassador to Germany and directed him that all issues being faced by Pakistani expatriates living in Germany be resolved on priority. *****
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