ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP): High Commissioner of Pakistan in
Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain has said that Pakistan’s economy is on the rise and is poised to become a regional economic
power, Daily News, Colombo reported on Thursday.
The ambassador was addressing a function held in connection
with Pakistan Day celebrations.
Sri Lankan Minister for Public Enterprises Development, Kabir
Hashim was the chief guest on the occasion.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, manifestation of
deepening bilateral relations between Pakistan and China will
change the fate of the region in terms of socio-economic
development.
The mega project, once completed, he added, will usher in
prosperity and progress, not only in Pakistan but also in the
whole region including Sri Lanka.
Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain said each year, March 23,
a yearning is reignited in the hearts of Pakistanis to nurture
and uphold ideas and principles that enthused the Muslims of
the Subcontinent to close their ranks in a remarkable act of
unity becoming one entity to achieve their vision.