Pakistan committed to regional, global peace, says PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to regional and global peace, on Saturday said the country stands proud among comity of nations as a peacemaker. Addressing the passing out parade of 125th Midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission Course at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, the prime minister noted that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts had helped reduce tensions between the United States and Iran, reflecting country’s constructive role in promoting regional stability. Shehbaz paid tribute to Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his untiring efforts to bring all parties together to follow the path of peace and tranquility. Congratulating the newly commissioned officers, he praised their dedication and urged them to uphold the highest traditions of professionalism, courage, discipline, and patriotism. He expressed firm commitment of the government to modernizing and strengthening the Pakistan Navy to ensure the country’s maritime defense. “Pakistan would continue extending unwavering diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine, ” PM Shehbaz said.

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