Pakistan shown capability, resolve for self-defence: FM.

LAHORE -- Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the Armed Forces of Pakistan have proved that they can fully defend the country against any external aggression. Addressing a news conference along with Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Saturday, he said that Pakistan has shown its capability and firm resolve for self-defence. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan's preference is peace and it does not want war. He said the country is actively taking steps to deescalate the situation. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said a large segment of Indian media is creating war hype.

However, he said, millions of people in India want peace and it is only a small segment of population in the neighboring country that is promoting war hysteria. Foreign Minister appreciated the role of Pakistani media for cautiously and responsibly reporting the current standoff between the two countries. He said Saudi Foreign Minister will...