President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have renewed their pledge to uphold and safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.
In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, the president said that Pakistan’s nuclear capability continues to serve as a credible minimum deterrent that guarantees peace and ensures no one can undermine our sovereignty and national security.
He said Pakistan does not seek conflict and is committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence and respect for international law. Zardari said that Pakistan demonstrated its strategic patience and commitment to peace in the face of recent unprovoked Indian aggression.
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