*ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan believe inpeaceful coexistence and wanted to promote mutual cooperation with all itsneighbours and the entire world on equal basis.*
The Defence Day of Pakistan is not limited to only 6th September but itsreal spirit remained alive throughout the year, the prime minister said inhis message on the Defence Day of Pakistan being celebrated today (Sept 6).
He said observance of Defence Day of Pakistan in fact is reiteration of themessage to the enemy forces that the entire Pakistani nation along with itsarmed forces will spare no effort to protect the motherland.
“Furthermore, we all collectively will face our problems following theQuaid’s principles of Faith, Unity and Discipline. Lets play our role withdiligence and devotion for progress of the country.”
He said the Defence Day was the best reflection of national unity andsolidarity. “This year the Defence Day is quite unique because the ArmedForces of Pakistan, keeping in view their magnificent traditions, havegained standout achievements in the war against terrorism, which providedfurther stability and continuity in the motherland,” he added.
Prime Minister Imran Khan said the whole world had witnessed the passion ofPakistani people and its armed forces and especially there was no match ofsacrifices the Pakistani children, youth, women and elders had given in thewar against terrorism during the last 17 years.
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“We present salute and devotion to our *Shuhada* and *Ghazis* who performedtheir duty in defending the motherland.”
The prime minister, while appreciating the courage and professionalism ofArmed Forces of Pakistan in eliminating militancy and terrorism, said nodoubt their efforts for national development, strengthening of democracyand world peace were laudable.
The prime minister stressed upon the world powers to play their role tostop Indian cruelty and aggression in the occupied Kashmir. The resolutionof Kashmir issue according to the United Nations resolutions wasindispensable.
