‘Hope Pakistan Gets A Leader Of Modi’s Caliber’: Pak-American Businessman Praises PM, Calls Him ‘Natural-Born’ Leader

Businessman Sajid Tarar emphasized that Modi's influence extends beyond India, benefiting the region and the world at large. He also hoped that Pakistan gets a leader of Modi's caliber.

May 15, 2024 - 11:30

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‘Hope Pakistan Gets A Leader Of Modi’s Caliber’: Pak-American Businessman Praises PM, Calls Him ‘Natural-Born’ Leader

Baltimore-based Pakistani American businessman Sajid Tarar has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, predicting his return for a third term. Tarar highlighted Modi’s leadership, crediting him for elevating India to new heights. He emphasized that Modi’s influence extends beyond India, benefiting the region and the world at large. He also hoped that Pakistan gets a leader of Modi’s caliber. “Modi is a remarkable leader. He’s a natural-born leader. He is the one prime minister who has visited Pakistan in adverse circumstances and risked his political capital. I’m expecting that Modi ji will start dialogue and trade with Pakistan,” Tarar told PTI. Tarar relocated to the US in the 1990s and maintains close ties with the ruling Pakistani establishment.

“A peaceful Pakistan is good for India as well. It is written everywhere that Modi ji will be the next prime minister of India,” Tarar said in response to a question.

“It is nothing but a miracle that 97 crore people in India are exercising their franchise. India is the biggest and largest democracy. I’m seeing the popularity of Modi ji up there and the rise of India in 2024 is amazing. It’s a story to be told. You will see it in the future that people will learn from Indian democracy,” Tarar said.

Tarar said Pakistan is going through an economic crisis which has resulted in social unrest in many parts of the country including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “Pakistan is going through an economic crisis. Inflation is high. Petrol prices are high. The IMF wants to increase taxes. Electricity costs have gone up. We are not able to export,” he said. The protest in PoK is mainly due to the increase in electricity bills, he said.

He questioned the decision of the Pakistani prime minister to give financial aid to the people of PoK. “Where is the money going to come from? It’s discussing a new aid package from the IMF. Pakistan is going through a financial crisis,” he said.

“Regrettably, there is no effort to resolve the grassroots issues. How to increase exports. How to bring terrorism under control, and improve law and order. Currently, there is unrest in Pakistan like Kashmir (PoK), and there is political instability. We wish that we get some leadership who can take us to the next level away from all these issues,” Tarar said.

(With PTI inputs)