Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain termed Pakistan’s defence as impregnable and said the country’s conventional and nuclear capabilities were meant to ensure global and regional peace.

Addressing as chief guest of the Pakistan Day Parade, he expressed resolve that the nation would not hesitate in rendering any sacrifice for defence, security, development, and prosperity of the country.

Pakistan wants peace and friendship with the whole world, especially the neighbours, the president said. However, he added, India’s irresponsible attitude and consistent violations of Line of Control and Working Boundary have jeopardized peace of the region.

Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India and wants resolution of the Kashmir dispute, which is an unfinished agenda of the partition.

The president said the country’s economy is getting stronger and stable due to prudent policies of the government and Pakistan is emerging as a strong economy in the region.

He said in the journey to development, Pakistan enjoys cooperation of its sincere friends, especially China. He pointed out that China Pakistan Economic Corridor has opened the doors of development not only for Pakistan but for the entire region.