In his Independence Day message, the prime minister paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the leaders of the Pakistan Movement and those who made sacrifices for the creation of the country.
Sharif said the government had overcome difficult challenges over the past two and a half years and was now working to take the economy towards sustained growth. He also highlighted an increase of $11.3 billion in remittances from overseas Pakistanis over the past two years.
The prime minister praised the armed forces for defending the country and said Pakistan would make no compromise on its national interests, including the protection of its water resources.
He said Pakistan had emerged as a responsible voice for peace and stability and was playing a constructive role in promoting regional cooperation.