ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday said the armed forces are efficiently defending Pakistan on all fronts. He was addressing an award distribution ceremony and Bara Khana (grand luncheon) of the armed forces arranged in connection with the Joint Services Pakistan Day Parade. He felicitated the armed forces on He was addressing an award distribution ceremony and Bara Khana (grand luncheon) of the armed forces arranged in connection with the Joint Services Pakistan Day Parade. He felicitated the armed forces on excellent organisation of Pakistan Day parade and said the joint parade was an undeniable proof about the exemplary discipline and excellent capabilities of the armed forces of Pakistan. The nation feels pride over the professional capabilities of the armed forces and they were symbols of defence, integrity and pride of the motherland, he added. He observed that March 23rd parade which had reflected national resolve, also strengthened nation’s enthusiasm and created awe in the heart of enemies. It also re-established nation’s confidence in the armed forces that they were always ready in defending the country, he added. He also paid tributes to the officers and personnel of armed forces who laid down their lives in defending the motherland. He reiterated that the operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was manifestation of national resolve and it would continue till elimination of the last terrorist.