New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced deep concern over the nation's dependence on external financing, arguing that the constant pursuit of foreign aid compromises national honor and causes significant distress for leadership, including Army Chief Asim Munir.

Speaking to major exporters and industry titans in Islamabad, Sharif highlighted how debt obligations impact Pakistan's standing, calling for a pivot toward new economic frameworks.

Sharif's candid admission regarding the "humiliation" of borrowing underscores the country's persistent financial volatility and its reliance on global creditors as it pursues IMF packages and loan extensions.

"We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go aro...