Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Concern Over Country’s Reliance on Foreign Loans

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced frustration concerning his nation’s heavy reliance on foreign loans, criticizing the depletive effect soliciting financial aid has on national self-esteem, mentioning Army Chief Asim Munir’s involvement in international fundraising activities. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the impact of accumulating debt on Pakistan’s dignity during a speech to prominent exporters and business figures in Islamabad, insisting on the urgency of exploring alternative economic strategies. He admitted, ‘When Field Marshal Asim Munir and I travel the world begging for money, we feel embarrassed. Our pride is profoundly affected by debt accumulation. We hang our heads in shame…