Pakistan to vigorously deter enemy aggression: Khurram Dastgir
RAWALPINDI, (MILLAT ONLINE):“Pakistan
shall vigorously deter enemy aggression and deliver a robust response,” Minister
for Defence, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan said on Monday.
He was
addressing officers and troops at the Line of Control (LOC) in Chirikot, Azad
Jammu and Kashmir, said a statement issued here.
Th minister
interacted with the troops and appreciated their vigilance and commitment.
“Sacrifices
of ours soldiers and civilians have strengthened the nation and its resolve to
defend its liberty at all costs,” the minister said.
He said
Pakistan would continue its political, diplomatic and moral support to the
Kashmiris for their just struggle for the right to self-determination.”
“The
Pakistani nation stands behind each and every one of its soldiers valiantly
defending the country’s borders,” he said.
Khurram
Dastgir Khan condemned repeated and ever-increasing targeting of civilians by
India during its violation of ceasefire.
“In
2017 we witnessed India’s repeated and reprehensible attacks on civilians
through repeated violations of ceasefire along LoC and the working boundary,”
he added
General
Officer Commanding briefed the Defence Minister in detail on situation along
LOC, manifold increase in Indian Cease Fire Violations (CFVs), targeting
civilians during 2017, forceful and professional response by Pakistan Army, and
the social contributions by Pak Army in these far-flung areas.
Commander
10 Corps briefed the minister comprehensively during a flight over all the
major sectors of LOC and accompanied the Minister to Chirikot.