Defense minister urges action against Indian aggression in NA
NA unanimously adopts resolution condemning ceasefire violations along LoC
ISLAMABAD:
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Thursday that the “Pakistan Army has the ability to respond befittingly” in regard to the ongoing violations on the working boundary and Line of Control.
“India should not misunderstand Pakistan’s initiative towards peace as our weakness,” said Asif while addressing a session of the National Assembly.
“We are currently engaged in a historic war against militants in North Waziristan, but India should not mistake this as our weakness,” he said.
“We can respond effectively from any side.”
“Both states are nuclear, and should refrain from any kind of misadventure,” the defence minister said. “We do not want the situation to worsen.”
NA unanimously adopts resolution condemning ceasefire violations
The National Assembly on Thursday adopted a unanimous resolution condemning ‘unprovoked’ and ‘indiscriminate’ ceasefire violations by India on the Line of Control and working boundary.
The resolution was moved by Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affair Sartaj Aziz, Radio Pakistan reported.
The resolution called upon the government to raise the issue at the UN urging them to play their role in the resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people, while pursuing bilateral dialogue with India.
It further expressed concern over the plight of Kashmiris living under Indian occupation.
The House appreciated the resolve of the National Security Committee to thwart any threat to Pakistan's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Thursday that the “Pakistan Army has the ability to respond befittingly” in regard to the ongoing violations on the working boundary and Line of Control.
“India should not misunderstand Pakistan’s initiative towards peace as our weakness,” said Asif while addressing a session of the National Assembly.
“We are currently engaged in a historic war against militants in North Waziristan, but India should not mistake this as our weakness,” he said.
“We can respond effectively from any side.”
“Both states are nuclear, and should refrain from any kind of misadventure,” the defence minister said. “We do not want the situation to worsen.”
NA unanimously adopts resolution condemning ceasefire violations
The National Assembly on Thursday adopted a unanimous resolution condemning ‘unprovoked’ and ‘indiscriminate’ ceasefire violations by India on the Line of Control and working boundary.
The resolution was moved by Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affair Sartaj Aziz, Radio Pakistan reported.
The resolution called upon the government to raise the issue at the UN urging them to play their role in the resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people, while pursuing bilateral dialogue with India.
It further expressed concern over the plight of Kashmiris living under Indian occupation.
The House appreciated the resolve of the National Security Committee to thwart any threat to Pakistan's territorial integrity and sovereignty.