Shehbaz Sharif urges national unity, economic strength for 2026

Islamabad – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his New Year message on Wednesday, called for national unity, economic strength and continued reforms, saying Pakistan had overcome major security and financial challenges in 2025 and must now build on that progress as it moves into 2026.

He said the coming year would demand collective resolve, discipline and sustained policy efforts, as the country works to strengthen economic stability amid an uncertain regional and global landscape. The prime minister also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to diplomacy and active engagement at multilateral forums.

Reflecting on the past year, Sharif said Pakistan confronted hostile threats and tackled terrorism with exceptional courage, both on the ground and through dialogue, according to a post he shared on social media platform X.

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“We have also taken meaningful steps to strengthen economic fundamentals, improve governance, expand social protection, and lay the groundwork for long-term development,” he added. “Our efforts are guided by our collective resolve to build a stable, self-reliant, and prosperous Pakistan that delivers opportunity and dignity to every citizen.”

Sharif said Pakistan had begun to restore confidence through fiscal discipline, structural reforms and renewed momentum in investment, exports and energy security, crediting the public’s “hard work, patience, and sacrifices” for recent progress.

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On foreign policy, he said the country would continue to prioritize dialogue and cooperation amid rising instability.

“At a time of global uncertainty and conflict, Pakistan will continue to advocate dialogue over confrontation, development over division, and cooperation over unilateralism,” he said.

“With unity, discipline, and hard work, we shall build a Pakistan that is economically strong, socially just, and resilient in the face of challenges,” Sharif added.