LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has declared Pakistan’s economic turnaround a success, stating that two years of corrective measures have silenced predictions of national default.
Speaking at a ceremony honoring Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren in Khudian Khas, Kasur District, Khan asserted that responsible leadership has steadied the nation despite attempts to create chaos.
The Speaker praised Pakistan’s armed forces and leadership for defeating terrorism and restoring peace following what he termed an “enemy-imposed war”. He emphasized that the nation’s Commander-in-Chief and soldiers continue working to eliminate terrorist threats and maintain stability.
Highlighting the enduring Pakistan-China relationship, Khan addressed critical development needs in Punjab, where 25 million children remain out of school. He thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for approving an international-standard university in Kasur, alongside technical colleges. The near-complete Kasur motorway project promises new employment opportunities and economic growth for the region.
Khan also announced the commencement of wheelchair distribution for underprivileged citizens, urging community representatives to submit lists of deserving individuals for proper fund allocation.
Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren expressed delight at visiting historic Kasur, commending the hospitality received. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to Pakistan’s development and defense, emphasizing that strong military relations underpin a friendship spanning generations. Zhao praised the wheelchair distribution initiative, pledging China’s continued partnership in Pakistan’s welfare and progress.
Minister of State Malik Rasheed Ahmad Khan praised the gathering as strengthening seven decades of Pakistan-China friendship — a bond “higher than the Himalayas and stronger than the Great Wall of China.” He acknowledged China’s unwavering support during Pakistan’s most challenging periods.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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