ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the golden jubilee of Defence Day said that September 6 is a day of remarkable sacrifices offered by our great national heroes in the war of 1965.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said in a statement that Pakistan is a responsible and peaceful nuclear power and added that they wanted to have good and peaceful relations with all our neighbors on the basis of sovereign equality.
He said the display of national unity has made it clear to all enemies of Pakistan that the nation stands united against any threat to national security and integrity. The Pakistani nation, the armed forces and other law enforcement agencies are determined to eliminate the scourge of terrorism from the country.
The Prime Minister paid tributes to all those who laid down their lives and lost their loved ones in 1965 and 1971 wars and the on-going war against terrorism.
He continued that they were committed to modernization and up-gradation of professional capabilities of our armed forces.
