Armed forces fully prepared to give befitting response to Indian misadventure: President

Dunya News

Dr Alvi lauded role and sacrifices of armed forces, law enforcement agencies

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said Pakistan’s Armed Forces were well prepared to give befitting response to any misadventure by India.

Addressing the Army officers undergoing training at the Command and Staff College, Quetta at Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said Pulwama attack was being used as a pretext by India to escalate tension.

The President stated that Pakistan would not tolerate any violation of its territorial integrity and reserves the right to self-defence. He underlined that Pakistan was a peaceful and sovereign country, desirous of having good relations with all its neighbours including India.

Dr Alvi lauded the role and sacrifices of armed forces, law enforcement agencies and civil administration in addressing the challenges of lawlessness and terrorism. He stated that despite facing many challenges, Pakistan was now heading in right direction, adding that the country was now more stable and strong than before and many opportunities are knocking at its door.

He went on to say that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has the potential to change the fate of the region for better. He further said Balochistan would gain specifically from CPEC project and immense opportunities of employment would be created for its youth.

The President commended the role of Command and Staff College, Quetta in imparting quality and strategic training to officers of Pak Army and those from the allied countries.

He hoped that training received at this premier military institution would prove to be an asset for the trainee officers with the help of which they would be able to utilize their abilities and full potential in the service of the motherland.