Pakistan armed forces fully capable to take on any challenge: PM

KARACHI (92 News) - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan armed forces are fully capable to take on any challenge.

Addressing the passing out parade of 117th Midshipman and 25th Short Service Commission course at Pakistan Naval Academy on Saturdday, he said that the nation is proud of its armed forces for making the country's defence impregnable and playing a key role in the fight against terrorism.

“Pakistan Navy has even more important role to play in the present age of ever growing blue economy, marine security and strategic defence. Arming Pakistan Navy with latest technology for safeguarding maritime borders of the country is a priority of the government,” he added.

Shehbaz Sharif said that they believe in peace and peaceful coexistence, but this must not be taken as their weakness. "Pakistan Armed Forces are fully capable to take on any challenge." 

The prime mMinister was of the view that it is only with prevailing peace that we can move forward on the path of development and prosperity.

Earlier, the prime minister reviewed the guard of honour and distributed prizes among the passing out cadets for their distinctive performance.