Violence, unrest enemies of Pakistan’s development, prosperity: CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that those who resort to violence and unrest are enemies of the development and prosperity of the country.

In her message on the occasion of the Inter-national Day of Peace, the chief minister paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices of officers and personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces deployed to guard the country’s borders and maintain peace.

She also appreciated the services of police personnel and other security forces who remain actively engaged round the clock to maintain law and order across Punjab.

Maryam Nawaz paid rich tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for peace and saluted the Ghazis for their services and sacrifices.

The chief minister said that the International Day of Peace reminds us of the resolve to uphold tolerance and peaceful coexistence. “Sustainable peace is indispensable for the development and progress of Pakistan,” she said, adding that peace is a fundamental requirement for development and prosperity. “Peace brings forth the flowers of prosperity and spreads happiness everywhere,” she said.

The chief minister said that every individual would have to play a positive and meaningful role in promoting peace in society, as peace is a fundamental necessity for development and prosperity. She said the Punjab government was committed to promoting peace, tolerance and interfaith harmony.

“Those who choose the path of violence and unrest are enemies of the development and prosperity of Pakistan,” Maryam Nawaz said. She further said that peace was not merely the absence of war; rather, it meant living with justice, love and respect.

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the chief minister prayed to Allah Almighty for lasting peace and prosperity everywhere in Pakistan and around the world.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026