ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said Pakistan’s victory in Marka-e-Haq has raised the country’s standing and strengthened its image internationally.
Speaking at the annual convocation of the University of Central Punjab in Sialkot, he said Pakistan had defeated an adversary five times its size, while the armed forces had downed several enemy aircraft. He added that Pakistan’s achievements had also been recognised by international media.
Asif said the Pakistan Armed Forces had been engaged in the fight against terrorism for decades while continuing to safeguard the country’s borders.
Highlighting the importance of young people, the defence minister termed the youth a vital national asset and said educated and skilled individuals could make significant contributions to the country’s progress and prosperity.
