During the two decades of the war on terror, all the wounds Pakistan suffered were self-inflicted, said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. During a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, the Pakistan PM stated that every nation, including Pakistan, has its highs and lows. "There will be consequences if you abandon your principles and make materialistic decisions." He recalled how the previous administration prioritised money over human life. "We also can't hold anyone else accountable for what they did." Pakistan's Prime Minister assured that the country's problems would be resolved soon. "We simply need to fix the system and institute the rule of law and meritocracy. We must put an end to this elite enslavement." "This, however, will not happen overnight. We need to weigh in on this as a group "The PM emphasised that Pakistan will soon overcome its current account deficit and achieve growth levels last seen in the 1970s, according to the report. Despite facing severe challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan's international reputation has improved over the years. "We shouldn't think we're out of the woods just yet, but the country's image has definitely improved. This was evident at the OIC conference." The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan's position was not only accepted by the world, but that the country's goals for Afghanistan were adopted by European nations and even the World Health Organization. "This is something we must comprehend. Whether you agree with the Taliban government or not, you must consider the 40 million people who live in the country. Their lives are on the line." He stated that this is a man-made humanitarian crisis. "We can avoid it by defrosting Afghanistan's assets and increasing liquidity." PM Imran Khan displeasure over PTI performance in KP polls Australian PM Scott Morrison rules out lockdowns amid spike in Covid Japan parliament approves USD 320 Bn budget for fiscal 2021