Expressing good wishes for members of the federal cabinet, officers and his staff, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said on Thursday that they fully cooperated with him in times of crisis, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Addressing the federal ministers and members of his staff at PM in Islamabad, the caretaker PM said that the military secretary professionally discharged his functions.

He further said he was fortunate that he got an opportunity to serve the nation. “For me, Pakistan is everything; I love my country,” he added.

Kakar went on to say that the people of Pakistan had lot of potential. He extended gratitude to the cabinet members, officers, and staff at the PM office for their significant contributions that had played a pivotal role in the successful operations of the government setup.

Kakar said the collective efforts and teamwork had propelled the administration towards achieving its goals and ensuring effective governance. He said the cabinet members’ genuine and positive contribution had steered the cabinet in the right manner and without their help, this goal could not have been realized.

Kakar also eulogized the services of the principle secretary and military secretary along with their staff for their efficiency and balanced approach despite administrative challenges related the PM office. “I never deserved this post and I consider myself as a lucky person to serve the nation,” he said, adding he had tried his best to fulfil this responsibility. He said he had romance for Pakistan and he also loved the idea of the country.

“Pakistan is my romance. I have romance for Pakistan, I love the soul of the country, for me Pakistan is the first and last and for me Pakistan stands as emblem of my faith. It is home to me and let us make this home stable, prosperous and developed,” he said and added this country had tremendous potential of natural resources. He said it was a unique territory and it had unique people with rich history.

He called for concerted efforts to make the country stable, prosperous and distinguished in the comity of nations.