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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated President-elect of the United States (US) Donald Trump on his historic victory in the 2016 US Presidential elections, Radio Pakistan reported.
Donald Trump stunned America and the world, riding a wave of populist resentment, to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States.
The Republican mogul defeated his Democratic rival, plunging global markets into turmoil and casting the long-standing global political order, which hinges on Washington's leadership, into doubt.
Trump secured at least 290 electoral votes, securing more than the 270 he needed to succeed Barack Obama.
Read more: How America voted
"On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I wish to extend to you and the people of the United States, our most sincere felicitations on your election as the 45th President of the United States," Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said.
PM Nawaz in his message stated that Trump's election is a triumph of the American people and their enduring faith in the ideals of democracy, freedom, human rights, and free enterprise.
"Most importantly, your momentous success is a testimony to the confidence that the people of the United States have reposed in your leadership, vision and commitment to serve your great country," the PM said.
He said Pakistan and the United States have enjoyed a strategic partnership, rooted in the shared ideals of freedom, democracy, mutual respect, and commonality of interests.
Nawaz Sharif said a strong partnership between the two countries remains critical to promoting and sustaining peace, security and stability in the wider region, and continue to underpin the resilience in Pak-US ties.
PM Nawaz expressed a wish to work closely with the new leadership of the United States.
"I wish to re-affirm my government’s commitment to further strengthening and deepening of our relations, in a manner truly reflective of the aspirations of our two nations. I am looking forward to closely working with you, to bring our two countries closer and making our partnership an important vehicle for the realisation of peace, security and prosperity in the region and beyond," he said.
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He has the time to congratulate Trump, but he has no time in last few years to face or congratulate the opposition for being honest to the lovely and beautiful Pakistani nation. Congratulation to you Mr Nawaz
@khalid YOUSAFZAI you are obviously biased and very prejudiced to criticise Nawaz on something that's very Normal and the right thing to do in this day and age.
@khalid YOUSAFZAI , Why shouldn't he congratulate newly elected president of the United States? Everyone else in world is doing so why not him.
How exactly is Trump's election a triumph of freedom, human rights and free enterprise? This man already has ridiculed lesser privileged class, wheelchair bound guys, blacks, Mexicans, Muslims, women have all been targeted without caring for their freedom and rights.
Also, had H.Clinton won, would it not be triumph of these values? What a hollow statement.
@khalid yousufzai : atleast trump has a straight forward stance on global issues.
Trump is honest, clean, very hard working, Goal-oriented and a brave man. Sadly the present Pakistani PM is not like him and totally different.
Thank you for sensationalist headline, Dawn. It seemed like a regular congratulatory message, expected to be delivered at head of the state level, otherwise.
The Americans voted for Trump, because they wanted change, and were tired of the old, corrupt politics. That's exactly what Imran Khan is doing in Pakistan. He will be next PM of Pakistan in 2018.
Atleast a sad day for Hillary supporters including Zardari Nawaz.
Its time to change in Pakistan too, Sir
Putin and Trump are close, China will influence Russia to impress upon Trump the advantage of working together as partners and this will help Pakistan as China and Pakistan are one , together US,Russia,China and Pakistan as partners and allies will define the new global world order.
i bet imran cant win the next election. look at KPK they could not delivered there, forget about the whole pakistan. look at his companions Jehangir tareen, Pervezkhattak, amin gandapoor . if this gov. complered its turn imran khan politics is over.
Trump is a businessman, he does not see any gain from confrontation, under his leadership we should see peace in the world and cooperation between US,Russia and China.
@ ZAK cant agree more.......sum up ........new global world order
@saleem imran khan cnt win coz he s honest .he s not stashing money outside pakistan .he s not having properties around the world unlike zardari nawaz.i m very jealous india got modi ,phillipines got duterte,usa got trump .i wish pakistanis wll also get a leader who s honest n wll work for country instead of benefitting his own family n well wishers
The scrip which is same for Hillary and Trump. Whom so ever Americans choose. This is a formality a pm had to do.
@saleem I don't think you've ever been to KPK.
I bet the message was ready days before - only Dear Mrs. Clinton was replaced by Dear Mr. Trump :)
Good message and correct foot forward.
@Rahat correction not a PM but President
Mr nawaz s a billionaire now he atleast can say to the pakistani people .look at usa thy have a billionaire president why cnt i be .but he wll set aside the fact that mr trump made billions coz of his hardwork.
Now you have to congratulate him. We don't have any other option left now,
Trump,take this with a pinch of salt.
Depends on how one looks at a situation.
To me, it is a testament of the rampant racism in the US - cover or overt, and affirmation of how many people hold similar (albeit private and secret) anti-immigrant, sexist and racist tendencies. Trump's tirade and anti-Muslim, anti-woman, anti-Mexican rants resonated with half the country. That's what this victory means.
Despite being a self-proclaimed bastion of freedom, liberty, justice and equality, the segregationist and white-supremacy is alive and well in America, glass-ceiling is still firmly in place, and tolerance is only an idea. The reality is that America is not a free society and Trump's triumph will only empower more right-wing racist groups to sprout and spread the hate against people of color and immigrants in general.
TRUMP will surely back Pakistan against India.
Well said PM, He is also elected by American people as you are by people of Pakistan.........
@analyses , then how did he get a majority
yea keep dreaming .. you are the last person he wil want to work with
Mr. Nawaz come clean for your financial dealings for Pakistan or you will lose big time. What Mr. Trump did is actually a victory for American public as it broke establishment that was controlling everything in USA. Lesson to you.
Very naive! It is the hidden hand playing the chess-game of politics in the US, moving 4 hands in advance that has won. It will take some time before those advanced tricks were uncovered and become known to the ordinary.
The fact is that the majority of people in the United States cast their votes against the Washington bureaucracy yesterday.
From a model to first lady in a short time. It only happens in the great country called America!
That what happened in true democracy were election are held without riging, PML-N and PPP government will never allow fair election to be held in Pakistan.
@lafanga ..... .... That is exactly right. Trump is more like the Chinese than he believes himself to be.
Mr. Nawaz it is called the power of vote. IN United States of America people cast their votes not sell their votes.
He said he won't let any muslims enter USA. I suppose his inauguration will be without any muslim leaders.
And your victory is and always has been a nightmare for Pakistani people.
PM Nawaz Sharif's message was sincere and important for Pakistan - US relations. President Donald Trump's win would renew our historic relations, ending eight years of biased and ashamedly pro-India Obama presidency.
President Trump may be blunt, but he is an intelligent and honest man and will not make the same mistake of surrendering to India's anti-Pakistan machinations. He has the courage to want peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, between tw0 nuclear-weapon states. This would be leadership for regional and world peace.
say what you like about Nawaz, but he knows how to act in such situations where others remain shock. It's a good mature response to the situation, even though I do not support the noon league.
@analyses you need to learn to read diplomatic speak my friend.
@vinod Narang you are naive if you think its any different in Pakistan or India for that matter.
America has just shown the world they are just as bad, just as corrupt, just as full of hate and hubris as the voters in india and Pakistan.
the only difference is we are more overt in south asia, in the west they like to hide their true feelings.
@Ali : Wishful thinking! There is a think-tank in the US administration that prepares the Foreign Policy on daily basis and make sure it is implemented by the White House. Rest is all rhetorics and media rigmaroles for the consumption of the gullibles of the world
Congratulations America... America has voted for a change. We hope election politics is over and few era of world cooperation starts.
@vinod Narang .. Agree... Nawaz sharif should allow free and fair elections like US. Face corruption charges.
Trump's victory will certainly raises more challenges for Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan. But nothing to be worried it is not the first time that USA will work against Pakistan. We need just unity in our rank, better policies based on honesty and transparency are required and we should ensure fair justice for all
Historically Republican Administrations haven been on Pakistan's side.
One Emperor to the other.
@Skeptic ,hope that Pakistani people also get the opportunity to triumph in the face of all the suppression they are facingoing for decades.
Donald Trump is better than War mongering Hillary Clinton...congrats to Trump but Pakistan should ignore USA at the moment
What else can he say.
@Zak... you have funny thoughts!
Am so glad Trump won.
Some good and wise words mr prime minister. And in my surprise some people criticizing him and writing senseless comments.
I respect Nawaz Sharif's message to Trump and the American people, but Nawaz Sharif must take this opportunity to make a commitment to the people of Pakistan to allow the accountability process without delay and without any interference or pressure. At the end of the day MR. PM, its time to show America and the rest of the world that you are fair, honest and respected, but honesty and respect has to be earned, not forced. Lead by example so the world can see us(Pakistan) as a symbol of democracy and accountability.
excellent and appropriate move
Do Pakistan has any other option ?
@Skeptic Germans too voted for Hitler as they wanted change, rest is history.
The Trump victory is due to lack of opportunity to work at a reasonable may. One percent of Americans control the wealth. Most of the manufacturing jobs from the US has gone to China,Singapore,Taiwan and Malaysia. The head offices of many American Coperations have moved to tax haven countries. This just like a Briext revolt,I am expecting more to follow around the world which includes the third world countries
Save my govt at any cost to Pakistan.
Finally Pakistani leaders have someone like them in the white house.