President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have renewed pledge to uphold and safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of country.
In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, 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.
Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan demonstrated its strategic patience and commitment to peace in the face of recent unprovoked Indian aggression.
In his message on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed Pakistan’s nuclear journey and called for renewed unity and determination to transform the country into an economic power.
The Prime Minister linked this year’s commemoration with what he described as Pakistan’s recent success in defending itself from an unjustified war imposed by India.
He urged the nation to carry the spirit of Youm-e-Takbeer beyond defense and into economic transformation.