Country's armed forces are capable and ready to face any internal or external challenge: President Alvi.

KARACHI -- President Dr. Arif Alvi has said the country's armed forces are capable and ready to face any internal or external challenge.

He was addressing a ceremony after witnessing PAF's fire power demonstration in Karachi. The President said the armed forces stood in complete synergy during the two decade long war on terrorism. He said our forces have also demonstrated their resolve and capability against any aggression. He said the world witnessed our response to India's violation of Pakistani airspace in February this year when the PAF once again proved its mettle in the air battle and reestablished its deterrence and fear in the hearts of the enemy.

The President said Pakistan wishes to maintain peaceful relations with all the nations especially the neighbors. He however said we are oblivious to safeguarding our national interests and sovereignty.

President Arif Alvi said Pakistan will always stand by the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for right to self-determination. He urged the international community to bring an end to blatant...