Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, SAFRON, and President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, today inaugurated a NADRA center in Puran, District Shangla.
Addressing a large public gathering after the inauguration, he paid rich tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions for standing firm against tyranny in difficult times and making unparalleled sacrifices. He said that all Muslims hold their sacrifices in great esteem and they will always be remembered.
He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the present government has achieved several economic goals, and the next priority is to provide maximum relief to the people.
He emphasized that Pakistan is our home, and the development and prosperity of the country must be everyone’s top priority.
He reiterated, “Pakistan comes first, everything else can wait.”
Engineer Amir Muqam said that by the grace of Allah, the commitment of civil and military leadership, and the valor of the armed forces, Pakistan achieved victory over a larger country like India. He congratulated the entire nation on this success and said that after this battle for truth, a new Pakistan has emerged on the world map, and the value of the green passport has risen globally.
He said that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is our pride for the way he led and defeated the enemy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made timely decisions during this war-like situation. “We achieved victory on land, in the air, and on the diplomatic front.”
He added that the enemy still seeks opportunities to attack Pakistan, but the close coordination between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with the spirit of the armed forces and the people, will foil all such attempts.
He said the principle-based narrative of civil and military leadership has successfully established Pakistan’s stance worldwide, while Modi’s narrative has been defeated.
The Federal Minister harshly criticized PTI, saying their narrative—that the civil and military leadership and the people of Pakistan are not on the same page—has failed. He said that Pakistan’s dignity will endure because of the unity between civil and military leadership.
Engineer Amir Muqam said that the PTI leadership has continuously misled its workers with false promises. Addressing PTI workers, he asked, “You were taken to Islamabad for Imran Khan’s release, but where did your leader flee in difficult times—boarding a helicopter?”
He said PTI has always carried an anti-Pakistan agenda, but now the nation will reject this anti-Pakistan movement.
Criticizing PTI's policy on Imran Khan's release, Engineer Amir Muqam said, “Your agenda is against Pakistan. Imran Khan is facing cases in the courts—go to court, fight your case. Instead of confrontation, seek legal recourse. If he is innocent, he will be set free.”
He urged PTI to strengthen the state instead of attacking it, and to empower law enforcement agencies. “You were in government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa three times—what did you do for the province and its people?” he questioned.
“Our youth also want interest-free loans on merit like in Punjab, laptops, and development. But these people are busy distributing funds among themselves. A day will come when, under the leadership of PML-N, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will also move forward and compete with Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan.”
Engineer Amir Muqam highlighted his development projects in Shangla, especially in Puran, and assured the public that their remaining demands would soon be met.
Several local leaders also addressed the gathering and thanked Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam for launching multiple development projects in Aloch. They requested him to initiate more development works and upgrade already completed projects, especially to resolve the issue of low voltage in Aloch.
Earlier, upon the arrival of the Federal Minister, a large number of people warmly welcomed him, chanting slogans in favor of former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, as well as Provincial President Engineer Amir Muqam.
The public garlanded the Federal Minister with flowers and thanked him for providing this vital facility.
