- Says Kashmir is Pakistan and Pakistan is Kashmir
RISALPUR, October 10: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat has said Pakistan’s armed forces are fully capable, prepared and motivated to respond to the entire spectrum of threats.
Addressing the passing out parade of PAF cadets at Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur Thursday, he said being sons of the soil, we will defend the motherland with our sweat and blood with the support of the nation.
General Zubair Mahmood Hayat said Pakistan is a peace loving nation and desires harmonious relations with all countries especially the neighbours. He, however, said this desire must not be construed wrongly.
He said as a nation we have rendered great human and material sacrifices for lasting peace in the region. He categorically stated that Pakistan will not make any compromise on the interest of its nation, territorial integrity and sovereignty. He said Pakistan will not allow any country or hostile agency to misrepresent our intent or action.
He said Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state and has noted the pronouncements from the eastern border indicating possible changes in policy and posture in various aspects of nuclear domain.
He said Pakistan has kept a close eye on the strategic force development and deployment of the ballistic missile defense. He said Pakistan has a credible, potent, reliable and effective strategic capability which will continue to provide full range of real options to the national command authority.
He said our policy of full spectrum deterrence underpin our national strategy in this regard
Genneral Zubair said Pakistan’s strategic and nuclear programme is fundamental part of our national security construct. Agencies
