“Peace is our first need” as progress and peace are “intertwined”, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif mentioned.
Islamabad:
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday mentioned that his nation desired peace with all neighbours, asserting that progress and peace are “intertwined”.
Sharif made the remarks whereas addressing Defence and Martyrs Day right here.
He mentioned Pakistan needs peaceable relations with all its neighbours however added that the nation wouldn’t compromise its freedom and independence.
“Pakistan has no intention of aggression in opposition to any nation…It has performed a task in peace and stability within the area,” he mentioned.
“Peace is our first need” as progress and peace are “intertwined”, he mentioned.
The ceremony was attended by the military’s prime brass, senior army and governmental officers, and households of troopers, amongst others.
Military chief Normal Asim Munir, in his tackle, mentioned the nation would “not permit political variations to show into hatred”.
He asserted that the robust relations between the military and the general public would act as the inspiration to defeat any enemy attempting to create rifts between the 2.
“The relation between the armed forces and the nation is of coronary heart,” he mentioned, including that the nation at all times strengthened the military in all fields together with, “rescue works within the occasions of pure disasters, international hostilities or battle in opposition to terrorism.” Talking concerning the Kashmir challenge, Munir mentioned it was not only a nationwide challenge however certainly one of regional and international significance.
In a message, President Asif Ali Zardari additionally paid tribute to the sacrifices of troopers. He reaffirmed the nation’s dedication to defend its sovereignty and supported the Armed Forces of their readiness to answer threats.
Individually, the Pakistan Navy inducted two newly constructed warships, PNS Babur and PNS Hunain, within the Pakistan Navy fleet in Karachi on Defence Day.
Addressing the induction ceremony, Zardari mentioned the inclusion of recent warships will considerably improve the nation’s maritime safety.
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