Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday declared that if Pakistan does not surpass India in progress, “then my name is not Shehbaz Sharif.” Speaking at a public rally in Dera Ghazi Khan, he announced several development projects and reaffirmed his commitment to improving Pakistan’s economy.
Vision for economic growth
In a viral video he said: Us rab nu manzur hoye, to hum mehnat karenge, raat din mehnat karenge, to ek din ayega to hindustan ko peeche an chodiya to mera naam Shehbaz Sahrif nhi. (If God wishes, we will work hard, we will toil day and night, then a day will come when I will leave India behind and my name will not be Shahbaz Sahrif).
Sharif emphasized his goal of making Pakistan self-sufficient by reducing dependence on foreign loans and enhancing its economic position globally. “We will make Pakistan a great nation and move ahead of India,” he said, underscoring his ambition to outpace the neighboring country.
He also claimed that inflation had dropped from 40% when he took office to just 2% today. However, no official data was cited to support this statement.
Social media reactions
Sharif’s remarks quickly gained attention on social media, drawing a mix of humor and skepticism. Users on X (formerly Twitter) mocked his statement, with one writing, “We’ll have to come up with a new name,” while another commented, “Dawai nahi liya aaj ka, lost his mental balance” (Didn’t take his medicine today, lost his mental balance). Another user joked that Pakistan should host the “Clown Olympics.”
Contrasting stance on India
Sharif’s statement comes just weeks after he expressed a willingness to hold diplomatic talks with India. Earlier this month, during a session of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) Legislative Assembly on “Kashmir Solidarity Day,” he had called for peaceful dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute. His latest comments, however, reflect a more competitive tone amid Pakistan’s economic and political challengess.
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Vision for economic growth
In a viral video he said: Us rab nu manzur hoye, to hum mehnat karenge, raat din mehnat karenge, to ek din ayega to hindustan ko peeche an chodiya to mera naam Shehbaz Sahrif nhi. (If God wishes, we will work hard, we will toil day and night, then a day will come when I will leave India behind and my name will not be Shahbaz Sahrif).Sharif emphasized his goal of making Pakistan self-sufficient by reducing dependence on foreign loans and enhancing its economic position globally. “We will make Pakistan a great nation and move ahead of India,” he said, underscoring his ambition to outpace the neighboring country.
He also claimed that inflation had dropped from 40% when he took office to just 2% today. However, no official data was cited to support this statement.
