PM Shehbaz Sharif Says Need To Recall Spirit Of 1965 While Braving Floods.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that as nation marked the Defence Day, a similar spirit of sacrifice and resilience was required to cope with the devastating floods.

Addressing the meeting of federal cabinet, the prime minister said as the country grappled with unprecedented floods and other challenges, there was a need to recall the spirit of 1965.

He termed unity as the greatest strength of the Pakistani nation to deal with the challenges effectively. 'Over 30 million people were facing the brunt of flash floods in the shape of loss of lives, infrastructure and crops,' he added.

PM Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the martyrs of 1965 war who laid down their lives for the safety and security of the country. 'Together, the armed forces and the people had thwarted the Indian machinations to undermine the national integrity,' he added.

In view of the heavy losses due to floods, he...