ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed unwavering commitment to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland against all threats.
In their separate messages on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs’ Day, they said Pakistan’s armed forces are vigilant and ever-ready to respond to any challenge.
In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari paid homage to Ghazis and martyrs, who rendered immense sacrifices and bravely defended the country against external aggression.
He said Pakistan seeks peace and stability in the region and is committed to peaceful coexistence with all neighbours.
However, enduring peace is only possible when suffering of the Kashmiri people is ended.
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid rich tributes to the valiant sons of soil and brave heroes of armed forces, who fearlessly fought, and defeated India that attacked Pakistan across the international border on this day in 1965.
He said Pakistan believes in dialogue over conflict and in cooperaton over confrontration.
The prime minister said our aim is to create an environment where all nations can prosper and address issues like poverty health and education.
He said Kashmir is the unfinished agenda of partition that needs immediate settlement according to the UN Security Council resolutions.
It was on this day in 1965 the Indian forces crossed international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled nefarious designs of the enemy.
