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BEIJING, Nov 12 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address at the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference yesterday presents a pragmatic blueprint for Pakistan’s stability—anchoring development in peace at both domestic and regional levels.
His framing of development as the “most effective remedy against instability” resonates amid Pakistan’s ongoing economic and security challenges, offering a cohesive narrative that links reforms to broader peacebuilding.
These views were expressed by Prof. Cheng Xizhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, a non-governmental Chinese think-tank on diplomacy and international studies based in Beijing.
He remarked that domestically, PM Shehbaz Sharif’s focus on inclusive growth—expanding the role of SMEs, empowering youth and women, and engaging global financial institutions—addresses core drivers of unrest: unemployment and institutional fragility. SMEs, as major job creators, are a strategic choice to broaden economic participation, while fiscal and climate resilience reforms signal a commitment to sustainable growth rather than short-term fixes.
These measures align with the parliament’s role as custodian of public will, emphasizing that development must deliver tangible benefits to win public trust, he said in a statement.
Regionally, he said, PM Shehbaz Sharif’s emphasis on dialogue over conflict is pivotal. His acknowledgment of Pakistan’s own turbulence, coupled with his resolve to defend sovereignty, strikes a balance between deterrence and diplomacy—evident in his references to countering aggression and border incursions.
He said that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, along with openness to cooperation with other regional and global partners, underscores Pakistan’s pursuit of shared prosperity through collaboration. This multilateral stance counters isolation, positioning Pakistan as a proactive partner in regional and global development.
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s call for global unity on peace and sustainable development elevates his address beyond national interests. In a world plagued by conflicts, his vision—linking domestic reforms with regional peace and global cooperation—offers an actionable model.
For Pakistan, this address is a roadmap that, if executed, could turn stability from aspiration into reality, he said.