{"id":36785,"date":"2017-10-05T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/?p=36785"},"modified":"2017-10-05T13:28:41","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T13:28:41","slug":"pm-says-ready-to-host-grand-political-dialogue-on-national-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/2017\/10\/pm-says-ready-to-host-grand-political-dialogue-on-national-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"PM says ready to host grand political dialogue on national issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-36785-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/PM-at-157th-Founders-Day-of-Lawrence-College-05-10-2017.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/PM-at-157th-Founders-Day-of-Lawrence-College-05-10-2017.mp4\">http:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/PM-at-157th-Founders-Day-of-Lawrence-College-05-10-2017.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>MURREE, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday terming promotion of democracy a priority said a country where democracy flourished was better able to resolve the problems of its people.<br \/>\nAddressing at the 157th Founders Day of Lawrence College Ghora Gali, the Prime Minister said despite several challenges, the country was making progress in diverse fields.<br \/>\nPrime Minister Abbasi Pakistan was not an ordinary country, but a nuclear state which achieved this capability from its indigenous resources.<br \/>\nHe said the country had strong defence and was the biggest contributor in fight against terrorism in the world.<br \/>\nHe said the country\u2019s armed forces, who sacrificed their lives for the country\u2019s future, were a source of inspiration for all.<br \/>\nPrime Minister Abbasi, who studied at the Lawrence College some 42 years ago, said it was a great honour for him to be alumnus of the prestigious institution which had been the hallmark of academic excellence and discipline since 157 years.<br \/>\nHe said the focus on character-building along with formal education was the main ingredient of Gallians and the College\u2019s motto \u2018Never give in\u2019 became their leading principle.<br \/>\nSharing with audience his old memories of Lawrence College, Abbasi said those were the best days of his life and he participated in the events belonging to the Right House.<br \/>\nHe said Lawrence College not only produced famous personalities who made their mark in the fields of politics, armed forces and academics, but in fact produced good humans and patriotic Pakistanis.<br \/>\nHe said the number of Gallians across the world was quite few, making around 2,500, however the friendship among the House mates lasted for life.<br \/>\nThe Prime Minister on request of the College Principal announced Rs 200 million for the development of infrastructure.<br \/>\nHe also proposed setting up of endowment fund for welfare of teachers and assured the government\u2019s assistance in this regard.<br \/>\nHe concluded his speech chanting the motto \u2018Never give in\u2019, which was seconded by the students with loud cheer.<br \/>\nLater, The Prime Minister gave away prizes and shields to the winning students.<br \/>\nEarlier, Brig (retd) Mujahid Alam, Principal of Lawrence College said it was a unique honour for the Lawrence College to have the old Gallian and the serving Prime Minister as chief guest of the occasion.<br \/>\nHe said no nation could progress without excellence in education and the Lawrence College took this responsibility as a sacred trust.<br \/>\nHe said Lawrence College had a conducive environment for<br \/>\ncharacter-building with high standards of education.<br \/>\nHe said strict adherence to integrity, transparency and merit were the hallmark of training and grooming of students.<br \/>\nAPP\/Ahsan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MURREE, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday terming promotion of democracy a priority said a country where democracy flourished was better able to resolve the problems of its people. 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