Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that the future generations will not forgive the politicians if they do not contribute towards Pakistan’s progress, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Shehbaz Sharif was the chief guest at the passing out parade of the 48th Specialised Training Programme of Police Service of Pakistan at National Police Academy in Islamabad on Friday.

He was presented guard of honour on his arrival at the police academy. He also inspected the parade as a special guest. A smartly turned out contingent of the police paid salutations to the prime minister.

Without mentioning anyone's name, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif criticised the Imran Khan government.

“What was the need to spoil our relations with the United States? Now we are trying to improve the relationship,” he said.

“The delegation of the Saudi Development Fund complained about the delay in the projects,” he claimed.

“I also apologised to the Saudi crown prince for the delay in the project,” he added and also said that the Saudi crown prince would visit Pakistan soon.

Delivering his keynote speech, Shehbaz Sharif said the police have played a significant role in eradicating the menace of terrorism from the country.

Shehbaz said the police have sacrificed their lives to maintain peace and law and order in the country. He appreciated lady police officers for their commitment and determination to complete this training. 

He directed the Commandant of National Police Academy to ensure availability of all facilities required for the police academy. He said the academy should become a role model for the provinces. 

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Shehbaz said during his tenure as Punjab chief minister, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) was established in the province which has become a role model internationally. He also directed the Secretary Interior to replicate project of CTD Punjab in Islamabad.

Shehbaz said although the government has financial constraints yet it will provide funds to Islamabad police in this regard. He announced that adjacent vacant land to the National Police Academy will be transferred in the name of academy by Friday evening. He also announced to bring the salaries of faculty and staff of the academy at par with other police training institutions.

Shehbaz regretted that Pakistan despite being blessed with all resources lags behind the rest of the world in the area of progress and development. He said previous government did not initiate work on projects offered by Saudi Development Fund. He said all procedures of those delayed projects were completed within two days. He said Saudi Arabia had agreed to build an oil refinery in Pakistan worth 12 billion dollars.

Shehbaz reiterated the government’s resolve to work for the progress and development of the country. He congratulated the graduating officers and their parents. He also lauded the staff of the academy for imparting the required skills to all police officers. 

The Prime Minister also distributed shields and medals among the officers who secured distinction during the course.

Assistant Superintendent Police Anam Sher won the sword of honour in the course. 

Earlier, Shehbaz Sharif inspected the smartly turned out contingent of the parade.