Pakistan, July 12 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that failure to serve the nation will not go unaccounted for. He made these remarks while addressing students selected for the Uraan Pakistan summer scholars program in Islamabad. The PM praised the initiative, calling it a great step to connect with youth across the country.

He shared his admiration for the young participants, saying he was deeply impressed by their talent. Shehbaz emphasized that performance, not connections, should be the standard of evaluation in public service. "We don't recognize people who don't deliver," he added. "Only through public service can we earn respect and lift our heads with pride."

Answering a student's question, the PM said the govern...