Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday paid glowing tribute to the martyrs on the occasion of the 59th Defence Day.
Expressing his thoughts on occasion of September 6, Asif said: "It is due to the great sacrifices of the martyrs that the country has become invincible."
"The enemies are supporting the terrorism from across the border," Asif lamented.
He maintained: "We will protect every nook and cranny of the country."
– Aleem Khan sees strong army vital for country's survival –
Separately, Federal Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan said on Friday that the strong army is vital for the survival of the country.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad in connection with the Defence Day, the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) president said: “The enemies are responsible for the untoward incidents happening in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.”
“Not only this, but the enemies are right now funding to spread unrest,” he said.
Aleem Khan lavished his praise on the Pakistan Army, saying, “Every day, our soldiers are sacrificing their lives for the sake of the country’s defence.
