Mehmood Khan Speech In National Assembly | PM Shahbaz Sharif Strong Reply |

But on one point, I will always say that under your leadership, Mr. Speaker, this will always bear witness that if Pakistan exists, we all exist. If Pakistan exists, this passion and spirit remains. And for that, whatever sacrifices are made, they are not enough. Respected Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition has said that the provinces' economic resources are their right. There is no difference of opinion on that. There is no disagreement on that. Take the example of RICK. Read its agreement, Mr. Speaker. Through extensive consultation with all the provinces' representatives, that agreement was formed. The shares of Balochistan's people in it are no secret; they are before everyone. The shares in RICK and the shares for the people above it are, I believe, a shining example. Not only that, the 2010 NFC Award, Mr. Speaker, is an award in Pakistan's history in which Balochistan—which is a very beautiful province of Pakistan with a very proud people, whether they are Baloch, Pashtun, or other people who live there, they are very proud, very brave people—in the 2010 NFC Award, Mr. Speaker, their share was increased by 100% based on Balochistan's demands. 100%, Mr. Speaker, which continues to this day. And this was not a favor upon the people of Balochistan. All four provinces, and most of all Punjab, contributed their share, and I am still proud today, Mr. Speaker, that Punjab—if I remember the figure today, it was 11 billion rupees annually, and we are in the year 2026 now. Mr. Speaker, if you multiply that, it would exceed 100 billion rupees. What is this? This is not a favor. If there are four brothers, and there is one loaf of bread, the four will divide that one loaf and eat it. When Allah gives them one or two loaves each, they will all eat together, and happily pray and increase that blessing. Respected Speaker, Sindh also contributed, but the largest contribution is from Punjab. I am not saying this to show favor, just to remind that when even a household runs, it requires economic and social justice; otherwise, the household does not function, Mr. Speaker. Whether a country is run, I believe it is the same way. Recently, two or three years ago, about two years ago, and our Leader of the Opposition knows well that our farmers in Balochistan were given solar panels. 75 billion rupees were spent on this, and 50 billion in federal expenses, Mr. Speaker. This is a story of sacrifice and brotherhood. I will end this here. Now, from Gwadar to Chaman, Mr. Speaker, to the home of Mr. Achakzai, the road being built in dual carriageway is of highway standard. Over 300 billion rupees are being spent on it, Mr. Speaker. The federation is bearing all of it, Mr. Speaker. Mahmood Khan Sahib did not demand this. He may have wished for it. But you did not demand it, Mr. Speaker. No one else demanded it. But as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, it is my responsibility, to the best of my human capacity, to do what ensures that all four provinces are equal in the race of development. This is not possible overnight, but if we all have this shared desire and practical effort, then, Mr. Speaker, it is entirely within the realm of possibility. There are not one but many examples of this in the world. Respected Speaker, I will say here that you also mentioned the armed forces of Pakistan in your speech. Just three days ago, Mr. Speaker, 22 of our army officers and soldiers were martyred. They were on a helicopter flight, and due to a failure, they met their Lord, including two of our Christian brothers. Day and night, terrorism is occurring in Balochistan, and who does not know whose hand is in it? The hand of Kharijites is proven with evidence, Mr. Speaker. They are being given financial and technical assistance, and daily, somewhere or other, these terrorist incidents happen. And regarding the Durand Line that you mentioned, that is your own opinion—we fully respect it, but for security, for Pakistan's security, for the protection of the people, if that fence was erected, I believe, in my view, it was a completely appropriate and correct step. Absolutely. If even one child's life is saved from terrorism, I believe that the entire amount spent on that 2000-kilometer-long fence, which is in the billions of rupees, if one child's life is saved, then that amount was completely justified. And in KP, where terrorism occurs day and night, Mr. Speaker, where law enforcement agencies, police, your civil armed forces are fighting those terrorists day and night, our brave soldiers and officers are being martyred. Respected Speaker, I will say in your service that the children of these martyrs, their parents, when they go, telling their children and wives and parents, 'Mother, I am leaving today. If I don't return, take care of these children.' Mr. Speaker, those officers and soldiers who are martyred, they orphan their own children but save millions of the nation's children from being orphaned, Mr. Speaker. I believe that we should collectively, we should not only honor these sacrifices but also fully respect them. Because if we do not honor our martyrs today, what will the world say about Pakistan? Leave the world aside. Their orphaned children, who don't yet know—just two days ago, on the fourth day, we attended their funeral prayers. Mr. Speaker, tiny children don't know that their fathers have departed from this world. [clears throat] And Allah has described the status of martyrs in the Holy Quran with great praise. They don't know where our fathers have gone, and how they will face the harsh storms of this life. Respected Speaker, this is, I believe, a painful story that we must fully respect. And if, God forbid, we are negligent in this, future generations will not forgive us. Respected Speaker, in conclusion, I will say that you mentioned that you used to come to my place. That is your home. Whenever you come, but you know—it's not for anyone to tell—that whenever I went to Kohat in good times, I would first ask about him and go to his home. He himself would call me and say, 'I want to come, I want to have tea.' I believe this is not point-scoring. This is not a favor. This is how nations unite. Love and affection flourish. The spirit of expression and sacrifice emerges. Mr. Speaker, I believe that in this context, today, when I mention—I will not take anyone's name. You should also step forward, sir. I will not take anyone's name. Mr. Khan Sahib, I am present, sir. I am present. I will step forward. You should also come, come to your home. [Laughter] Four, four. My relationship with him is very brotherly. Very brotherly. I see through his gestures. He says, 'I am standing here out of compulsion, or I want to come here.' Khan Sahib, with utmost respect, the Speaker Sahib is sitting here. He is staring at me intensely. But in my heart, I have great respect for him, Mr. Speaker. From the heart, and the Advocate Sahib is also sitting. I have great respect for him in my heart, and our colleagues from Multan who are sitting here are all our brothers, Mr. Speaker. There is no fight. Only to promote the constitution, law, and democracy, today again, I have—I said at that time, not once—these are all witnesses. History is a witness, and your record is a witness. That at that time, as Leader of the Opposition, not once but more than once, I said, 'Come, let's move towards the Charter of Democracy. Let's move towards the Charter of the Mosque.' My extremely generous offers were rejected with contempt. But as it is, it's never too late. Come, sit, I am ready for dialogue. Thank you very much.